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BG56 RKA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,097 mi
Last recorded157,097 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 RKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2013 157,097 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

NEARSIDE C.V BOOT LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM BUCKLED.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PULLEY NOISE FROM ENGINE.

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

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 157,097 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

NEARSIDE C.V BOOT LEAKING SLIGHTLY.

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM BUCKLED.

PULLEY NOISE FROM ENGINE.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 143,992 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 124,199 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 13 Dec 2011 124,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front and rear brake discs worn

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 14 Dec 2010 104,447 miles

Power steering pipe corroded

Slight oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Fail 14 Dec 2010 104,443 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe corroded

Slight oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Fail 8 Dec 2009 77,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

Nearside front tyre wall slight kerb damage

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,714 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

Nearside front tyre wall slight kerb damage

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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BG56 RKA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG56 RKA, 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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BG56 RKA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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