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YL08 KWN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

152,032 mi
Last recorded152,032 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 KWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 152,032 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 152,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 144,448 miles

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

rear shock absorbers rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2025 144,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2024 137,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2024 137,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2023 137,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ,COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 135,710 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 135,710 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 123,951 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 114,822 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 114,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,610 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 109,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from centre, nearside to offside rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides. cable snapped. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,739 miles

Front Brake cable corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 103,739 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Brake cable corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,326 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 97,326 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,765 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 88,765 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,391 miles

Cut not to cords nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 86,391 miles

Cut not to cords nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,290 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 75,290 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,323 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 70,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,373 miles

Both front wipers=Smearing slightly

Near side front (outer) seat belt=Slow to retract (takes up slack)

Off side rear tyre=Cuts in tread (no canvas visable)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,638 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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YL08 KWN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YL08 KWN, 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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YL08 KWN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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