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BJ06 YBV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

169,695 mi
Last recorded169,695 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 YBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 169,695 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades smearing

Fail 25 May 2016 169,694 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 30 May 2015 144,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2015 144,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 127,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 127,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 109,264 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 109,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 90,002 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,177 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,516 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 62,516 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YBV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YBV, 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 YBV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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