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BV56 PHA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,806 mi
Last recorded177,806 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 177,806 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 175,298 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 175,291 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 174,581 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 174,581 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH REAR LENSES BROKEN NOT AFFECTING OUTPUT

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 173,179 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 173,179 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 171,531 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 171,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 168,673 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 168,671 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 166,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 159,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 149,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 140,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 130,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 120,349 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 120,305 miles

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)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 110,782 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 99,028 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 99,018 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,883 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 90,883 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,718 miles

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 PHA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHA, 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 PHA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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