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BF06 YRX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,262 mi
Last recorded164,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 YRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 164,262 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 161,981 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 161,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Front bush housing is fractured (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 156,941 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 156,938 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 152,450 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2022 152,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2021 146,381 miles

O/s/r Tyre perished.

Fail 29 Jan 2021 146,309 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/s/r Tyre perished.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 133,024 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,523 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 114,183 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 105,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing low/unevenly and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 1 Nov 2017 105,863 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing low/unevenly and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,720 miles

Nearside Front slight play in hub assembley

Pass 2 Jan 2015 85,017 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack ball joints have slight play

Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,314 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,971 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 63,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,448 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,406 miles

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 YRX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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