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BF06 TPV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,561 mi
Last recorded142,561 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 TPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 142,561 miles

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

centre rear lamp not working.

door ajar light on dash.

drives seat base worn.

fuel tank straps rusty.

general vehicle bodywork very poor condition.

glow plug/coil light on dash.

n/s/r lower,o/s/r lower and o/s/r upper lamp units damaged.

slight free play detected in the steering on the o/s (suspect inner rack end)

unable to open van rear door and n/s side loading door but secure at time of test.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 19 Aug 2020 142,554 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre rear lamp not working.

door ajar light on dash.

drives seat base worn.

front brake pads low,advise new discs when pads replaced (due to rusty lip)

front washers low pressure.

fuel tank straps rusty.

general vehicle bodywork very poor condition.

glow plug/coil light on dash.

n/s/r lower,o/s/r lower and o/s/r upper lamp units damaged.

slight free play detected in the steering on the o/s (suspect inner rack end)

unable to open van rear door and n/s side loading door but secure at time of test.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 136,544 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

extensive body damage

glow plug light / door ajar / service light on dash

Fail 23 Aug 2019 136,423 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

extensive body damage

glow plug light / door ajar / service light on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,508 miles

door ajar and glow plug light on dash.

extensive bodywork damage.

front brake discs rusty lip.

slight free play detected in the steering on the o/s.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 128,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres 2-3 mm.

door ajar and glow plug light on dash.

extensive bodywork damage.

front brake discs rusty lip.

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm.

slight free play detected in the steering on the o/s.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,491 miles

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 120,483 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure lower fixing broken (and damage to bodywork) (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

o/s/f tyre close to 1.6mm.

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,685 miles

o/s/r tyre valve perished.

slight free play both front inner steering rack ends.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 110,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing rep. (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too low and too the left. (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f tyre on 1.6 to 2mm.

o/s/r tyre valve perished.

slight free play both front inner steering rack ends.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 101,495 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,350 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 97,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 83,178 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 67,039 miles

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

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

air bag light on

slight play n/s/f rack end

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,324 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 41,319 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,488 miles

rear discs corroded/pitting!!!!

Fail 19 Jul 2010 25,488 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f tyre damadged..

rear discs corroded/pitting!!!!

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 TPV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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