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YK57 TKL

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

169,967 mi
Last recorded169,967 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 TKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 169,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 169,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 164,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears by rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

glow plug light illuminated

orange spanner light illuminated

Fail 8 Jan 2020 164,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears by rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

n/s rear outer brake pad starting to wear thin

Pass 28 Jan 2019 153,349 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 153,348 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 137,041 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 137,041 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,307 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

starter motor lazy action

Fail 5 Jan 2017 120,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

starter motor lazy action

Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,852 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joints play n/s and o/s (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2016 109,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joints play n/s and o/s (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2014 96,760 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,741 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,336 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 88,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front dipped beam is dull

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,277 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,796 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 67,796 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,297 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs pitted.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 52,297 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs pitted.

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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YK57 TKL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YK57 TKL, 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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YK57 TKL is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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