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BV06 OTH

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

294,612 mi
Last recorded294,612 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 OTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 294,612 miles

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

Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 294,612 miles

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

Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 294,548 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 287,944 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 287,944 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 270,613 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 270,613 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 249,997 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 249,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 225,479 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 197,353 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 182,894 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 177,365 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 177,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 167,837 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 167,837 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Fail 28 May 2011 146,784 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 May 2011 146,784 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

Fail 21 May 2010 111,386 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2010 111,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight wear in steering rack

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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BV06 OTH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV06 OTH, 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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BV06 OTH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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