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YK08 ZRE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

217,454 mi
Last recorded217,454 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 ZRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 217,454 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 217,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 215,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 215,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 213,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 213,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 211,042 miles

Brake pedal feels slightly spongey but operates as should do

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine warning light on

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 210,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 207,058 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 207,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 202,599 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Pendulum Support (6.1.8 (a) (i))

EML Illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 197,222 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 190,532 miles

EML on dash

Fail 19 Feb 2019 190,528 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

EML on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2018 182,594 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 182,323 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 175,127 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 166,880 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 166,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 154,582 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 140,742 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 130,469 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 130,469 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 119,029 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 119,029 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,728 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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YK08 ZRE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK08 ZRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YK08 ZRE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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