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BV56 PFX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

162,393 mi
Last recorded162,393 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 PFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 162,393 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 162,393 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened out/ in side (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 160,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

no spear wheel fitted

trailer socket covered

Fail 26 Feb 2015 160,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

no spear wheel fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 145,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hi-level brake lamp inop

Fail 11 Mar 2014 145,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2013 135,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 120,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise damage to nearside of vehicle

advise tow bar socket damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2012 120,896 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise tow bar socket damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2010 98,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2010 98,362 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,085 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 69,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BV56 PFX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BV56 PFX, 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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BV56 PFX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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