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CX56 YVJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Orange Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

157,621 mi
Last recorded157,621 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 YVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 157,621 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 157,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible ns and os (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 156,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet pull handle damaged

both front jacking points/outriggers begining to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2024 153,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet pull damaged

both front outriggers/jacking points begining to corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2023 141,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet pull handle damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2022 137,656 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 137,656 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 136,514 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 136,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 135,517 miles

headlight images

Fail 6 Jan 2020 135,516 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users oil? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-65-16-C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

front coil springs corroding

some panel damage

Pass 28 Jun 2018 123,131 miles

outer sills slight damage

rear pads wearing thin

slight play offside front roll bar link

slight wetness on steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,176 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 75,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,949 miles

suspension knock

Fail 7 Jul 2016 63,949 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension knock

Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,102 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 53,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 42,577 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,577 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 42,562 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both front tyres worn on outer edge

hazard switch lens insecure

slight fuel leak from injector

Fail 22 Oct 2013 36,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,799 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,609 miles

tyres @ front inner walls damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2011 15,609 miles

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

tyres @ front inner walls damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 7,779 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 7,681 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009

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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CX56 YVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Orange with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 CX56 YVJ, 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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CX56 YVJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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