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BU06 YXJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,452 mi
Last recorded167,452 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 YXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 167,452 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 167,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 163,873 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 163,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 150,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 150,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 141,738 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm and wearing smooth on edges

offside front tyre on 3mm and wearing inside edge

offside rear light cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2017 131,868 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 25 Feb 2017 131,599 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,654 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Evidence of both hoses fouling driveshaft, no contact found (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 120,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Evidence of both hoses fouling driveshaft, no contact found (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,769 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,976 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 95,565 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 95,565 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)

trackingrequired

Pass 17 Feb 2012 90,694 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,511 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 48,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 28,579 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 28,579 miles

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

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

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

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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BU06 YXJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BU06 YXJ, 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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BU06 YXJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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