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BF06 YRV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

193,327 mi
Last recorded193,327 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 193,327 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 193,327 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Fitted new bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 193,326 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 187,666 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut tunnel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near coil spring mount and trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Washer inoperative

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut tunnel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near coil spring mount and trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 187,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around coil spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Washer inoperative

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around coil spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 183,317 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 183,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 174,343 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 174,341 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 170,499 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s rack

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 8 Mar 2022 170,490 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s rack

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 165,295 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 8 Mar 2021 165,295 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 9 Mar 2020 160,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 156,390 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 142,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 142,964 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 128,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 128,632 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 128,631 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 116,436 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 116,436 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,337 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 102,337 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,232 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,950 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high level brake lamp fitted but not working

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,987 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 47,326 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,326 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YRV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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