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BJ06 XZC

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 XZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 87,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 87,424 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 86,323 miles

nearside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachment

offside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachment

Fail 1 May 2025 86,323 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachment

offside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachment

Pass 4 May 2024 84,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

low effort recorded at nearside parking brake

nearside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachment

offside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachment

Fail 3 May 2024 84,634 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

low effort recorded at nearside parking brake

nearside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachment

offside front macpherson strut has movement at upper attachment

Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,276 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 74,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 1 Jul 2022 69,569 miles

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

Brake cable damaged parking (1.1.15 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2021 62,503 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 62,503 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from ABS pump to master cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 58,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/65/16c slight chunks also slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 56,257 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 7 Jun 2019 56,257 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake disc heavily scored and weakened (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cracks in offside rear tyre tread

front brake disc inner faces heavily pitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,736 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake disc faces pitted

offside front indicator lens damaged

park brake performance 16% only

seat belts tight to release

Fail 20 Jun 2018 53,736 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake disc faces pitted

offside front indicator lens damaged

park brake performance 16% only

seat belts tight to release

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,150 miles

fuel tank support strap corroded and weak

offside front indicator lense slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2017 49,150 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

fuel tank support strap corroded and weak

offside front indicator lense slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2016 43,659 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces pitted

rear coil springs heavily rusted

Fail 11 Jun 2016 43,659 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear [before and after ABS pump] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front brake disc inner faces pitted

rear coil springs heavily rusted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,717 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 35,717 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge 2mmonly at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2014 32,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,794 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 29,794 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,738 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,838 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 21,833 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 17,705 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,503 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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BJ06 XZC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 BJ06 XZC, 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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BJ06 XZC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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