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BV56 VUB

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,986 mi
Last recorded139,986 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 VUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 139,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 133,816 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 133,804 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 125,315 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 124,977 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 115,692 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 115,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 114,034 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,636 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 111,636 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,944 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 108,944 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,837 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,216 miles

Knocking heard from offside front but no play detected anywhere

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 94,216 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake cable snapped (3.7.A.1)

Knocking heard from offside front but no play detected anywhere

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,404 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,914 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jul 2015 80,914 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 75,725 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 75,725 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perished plus cracked on side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,308 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

Offside rear brake discs cororded on inner face

Fail 12 Sep 2011 68,308 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake discs cororded on inner face

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,105 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,497 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,497 miles

Nearside Front 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 VUB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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