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YS08 ENK

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,940 mi
Last recorded133,940 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 ENK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 133,940 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside front (2009)

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))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 133,930 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre 2009

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 Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 133,834 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 May 2022 129,015 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 May 2021 122,222 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear ends. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Dipped beam dim when first turned on then goes to correct brightness.

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

Pass 30 May 2020 115,374 miles

both front leg top mounts getting stiff found on lock to lock check

emission to clean to be detected

Pass 6 Jun 2019 107,810 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,821 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 101,794 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,724 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 93,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,120 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 75,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 67,245 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 56,369 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 56,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 48,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,954 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 37,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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YS08 ENK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS08 ENK, 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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YS08 ENK is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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