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BT55 XYV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,314 mi
Last recorded188,314 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 XYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 188,314 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coil light on dash

Pass 22 Jun 2017 181,940 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 181,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 175,502 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 175,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 198,687 miles

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

drivers seat base damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2015 168,687 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

drivers seat base damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2014 160,436 miles

Oil leak

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 23 Apr 2014 160,435 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 24 Jan 2013 132,106 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front indicator faded.

screw in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 132,106 miles

nearside front indicator faded.

screw in nearside rear tyre tread.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 104,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on.

front disc pads appear to be getting low and discs worn:- keep in check.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,605 miles

airbag light on.

front disc pads appear to be getting low and discs worn:- keep in check.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 82,044 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal non slip rubber worn

slight leak from power steering pump

tread low on both rear tyres

Fail 16 Nov 2010 82,044 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal non slip rubber worn

slight leak from power steering pump

tread low on both rear tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,789 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,617 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 56,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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BT55 XYV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BT55 XYV, 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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BT55 XYV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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