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YP08 TKN

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,702 mi
Last recorded169,702 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 TKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 169,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

offside front shock absorber has slight play in upper mount

Fail 12 Mar 2026 169,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

offside front shock absorber has slight play in upper mount

Pass 4 Apr 2025 156,356 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 146,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 146,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 134,116 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 134,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded bulk head reservoir to ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 121,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 111,257 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 111,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 104,320 miles

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

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,335 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 96,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 86,132 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 86,100 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 76,271 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2017 76,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2016 66,020 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 66,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2015 56,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 56,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 47,836 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 29 May 2013 40,600 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 25 May 2013 40,560 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 12 May 2012 34,434 miles

slight condendation on nearside headlight

Pass 14 May 2011 29,227 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 TKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 YP08 TKN, 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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YP08 TKN is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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