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Vauxhall Vivaro

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L8 KVTMOT history

L8 KVT is a white diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

L8 KVT white Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Vivaro, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
187,223 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 KVT was last recorded at 187,223 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 5,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,714 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,509 miles
Average per year
8,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,223 miles
  • 2024 – 181,714 miles
  • 2023 – 174,759 miles
  • 2022 – 167,832 miles
  • 2021 – 160,670 miles
  • 2020 – 151,701 miles
  • 2019 – 137,652 miles
  • 2018 – 129,376 miles
  • 2017 – 122,171 miles
  • 2016 – 116,589 miles
  • 2015 – 108,726 miles
  • 2014 – 99,949 miles
  • 2013 – 91,077 miles
  • 2012 – 83,055 miles
  • 2011 – 77,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,223 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,223 miles (+5,509)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    187,223 miles
    Test number
    388392702736
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass181,714 miles (+6,955)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,714 miles
    Test number
    179581107791
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass174,759 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    174,759 miles
    Test number
    732912128935
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail174,759 miles (+6,927)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,759 miles
    Test number
    887336193114
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass167,832 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,832 miles
    Test number
    737111759540
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail167,816 miles (+7,146)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,816 miles
    Test number
    974331595136
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass160,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,670 miles
    Test number
    553411880423
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail160,670 miles (+8,969)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,670 miles
    Test number
    612874591995
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass151,701 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,701 miles
    Test number
    674199399658
    • AdvisoryADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE DROP LINK

  10. Fail151,685 miles (+14,033)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,685 miles
    Test number
    692133781011
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE DROP LINK

  11. Pass137,652 miles (+8,276)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,652 miles
    Test number
    806906673823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,376 miles
    Test number
    274810462482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,376 miles (+7,205)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,376 miles
    Test number
    730408633361
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass122,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,171 miles
    Test number
    666305828585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,171 miles (+5,582)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,171 miles
    Test number
    304531693514
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass116,589 miles (+7,863)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,589 miles
    Test number
    511825026374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,726 miles (+8,777)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,726 miles
    Test number
    412061648875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,949 miles (+8,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,949 miles
    Test number
    309373894400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass91,077 miles (+8,022)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,077 miles
    Test number
    377026373213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,055 miles (+5,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,055 miles
    Test number
    447946822374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass77,798 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    207682721393
    • NoteAdvise center stop light not working
    • NoteAdvise wipers no parking

  22. Fail77,798 miles (+11,140)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    525262321325
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAd
    • NoteAdvise center stop light not working
    • NoteAdvise wipers no parking

  23. Fail66,658 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    589603461026
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass66,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    938413361033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 KVT

Does L8 KVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 KVT is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 KVT?
The MOT on L8 KVT is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 KVT done?
L8 KVT was recorded at 187,223 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 8,185 miles a year.
Has L8 KVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KVT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 KVT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L8 KVT find?
L8 KVT passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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