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BF06 LMU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,725 mi
Last recorded143,725 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 143,725 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 143,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,583 miles

both front top shock mount bearings slightly stiff

chips in screen

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 14 Feb 2025 138,583 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front top shock mount bearings slightly stiff

chips in screen

slight play in steering rack ends

spanner light on dash

Pass 22 Feb 2024 136,352 miles

chip in screen

play in steering rack ends

Fail 22 Feb 2024 136,352 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

chip in screen

play in steering rack ends

Pass 9 Feb 2023 131,208 miles

both front shocks damp

chip in screen

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre low + small cuts in tread

play in steering rack ends

Fail 8 Feb 2023 131,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front shocks damp

chip in screen

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre low + small cuts in tread

play in steering rack ends

Pass 25 Feb 2022 123,468 miles

chip in screen

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 123,468 miles

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

chip in screen

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2021 115,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 114,633 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,134 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,082 miles

slight play both inner rack arms

Pass 26 Jan 2016 96,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 89,480 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,366 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 82,366 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,921 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 72,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,777 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 62,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,963 miles

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

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

front pads low and disc worn n/s o/s

rear pads low n/s o/s

Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,959 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front pads low and disc worn n/s o/s

rear pads low n/s o/s

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,558 miles

lower engine cover fitted

n/s and o/s front steering rack ends/arms slight play

n/s front wheel slight roughness when rotated

steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,188 miles

lower engine cover fitted

tyres on front axle different size to rear axle

Fail 5 Mar 2009 39,188 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lower engine cover fitted

tyres on front axle different size to rear axle

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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BF06 LMU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF06 LMU, 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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BF06 LMU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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