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BN56 YMU

2007 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

226,564 mi
Last recorded226,564 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro105,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 YMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 226,564 miles

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

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

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

Under vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2024 226,564 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle slight corrosion

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 14 Feb 2023 211,365 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 211,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 195,850 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 195,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 184,793 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 184,793 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 179,950 miles

Central Rear Upper loading doors lock/striker plate is insecure.

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill to flange area damaged

Offside Front Lower outer sill to flange area damaged (door step)

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged

The auxiliary drive belt is deteriorated

The headlamp levelling control mounting panel is insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2020 179,946 miles

Brake cable damaged front to rear (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement park brake caliper pivot lever and or cable (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault intermittently comes on (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper loading doors lock/striker plate is insecure.

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill to flange area damaged

Offside Front Lower outer sill to flange area damaged (door step)

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged

The auxiliary drive belt is deteriorated

The headlamp levelling control mounting panel is insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2019 171,608 miles

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

Nearside Front headlamp E beam aiming too far right of the 0% limit

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 171,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

Nearside Front headlamp E beam aiming too far right of the 0% limit

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 163,529 miles

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam aiming too far right of the 0% limit (1.8.B,1)

Nearside Front passenger's seat belt webbing requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing (5.2.5,b)

Nearside Front windscreen washers have 50%, which do not provide any liquid to clear the windscreen (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper loading door catch is loose (6.4.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 163,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp European dipped beam aiming too far right of the 0% limit (1.8.B,1)

Nearside Front passenger's seat belt webbing requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing (5.2.5,b)

Nearside Front windscreen washers have 50%, which do not provide any liquid to clear the windscreen (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper loading door catch is loose (6.4.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 153,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 144,912 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 144,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 135,525 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 135,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 123,325 miles

o/f/f tyre bulge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 123,325 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

o/f/f tyre bulge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 133,361 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 133,361 miles

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,125 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 73,218 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 73,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,944 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 56,944 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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BN56 YMU is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 105,798 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 BN56 YMU, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BN56 YMU is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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