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YP08 KRE

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

192,966 mi
Last recorded192,966 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 KRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 192,966 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 192,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 191,922 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 191,870 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

free play in park brake cable

Pass 19 Sep 2024 187,472 miles

near side font wheel bearing play border line

near side front lower ball joint bolts only just reaching nylock nuts

Fail 13 Sep 2024 187,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended all rear buckles have extensions fitted not releasing under load (extensions removed ) (7.1.2 (d))

near side font wheel bearing play border line

near side front lower ball joint bolts only just reaching nylock nuts

Pass 3 Oct 2023 230,204 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 230,204 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 219,616 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 214,840 miles

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 189,423 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on coil springs

Pass 11 Jan 2019 185,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 170,017 miles

slight play in the rack

Pass 19 Jan 2017 153,538 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2016 137,019 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 137,019 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low O/S N/S (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 123,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 98,459 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 98,459 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 98,427 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,563 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 80,563 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 56,848 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,075 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011

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

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

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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YP08 KRE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YP08 KRE, 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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What year was YP08 KRE registered?

YP08 KRE is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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