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AY06 YYJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,041 mi
Last recorded107,041 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 YYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 107,041 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 107,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 103,938 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 103,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 100,733 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,776 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,913 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 91,219 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 86,319 miles

Cut in the n/s/r tyre

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

The n/s inner cv boot is deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2019 86,319 miles

Cut in the n/s/r tyre

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

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

The n/s inner cv boot is deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,488 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 17 Apr 2018 82,488 miles

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

All brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,470 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded and starting to flake (3.5.1i)

hazard switch difficult to operate

Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,972 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 76,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,706 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,193 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,001 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2009 19,307 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 19,307 miles

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

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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AY06 YYJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,157 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 AY06 YYJ, 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 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY06 YYJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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