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YK08 ZTF

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

155,034 mi
Last recorded155,034 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 ZTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 155,034 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Spare wheel carrier corroded, but secure.

Fail 7 Nov 2025 155,034 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Spare wheel carrier corroded, but secure.

Pass 22 Nov 2024 154,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 154,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top strut mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 154,112 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 154,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 152,901 miles

Coil spring corroded both top by bearings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 152,901 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both top by bearings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 150,781 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 150,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 142,538 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 142,536 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all four wheels missing one bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 136,271 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 136,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2017 130,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 129,068 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 111,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,115 miles

cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 20 Feb 2014 89,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 11 Mar 2013 77,160 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,160 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,707 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,706 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 44,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Fail 24 Mar 2011 44,781 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

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 ZTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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