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DS06 KNJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,492 mi
Last recorded149,492 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 KNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 149,492 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 149,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake flexi hose fitted in bleed nipple hole causing flexi pipe to be to tight (1.1.21 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure front bolt slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake flexi loose rubbing on driveshaft (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning center stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 141,950 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 136,633 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 131,489 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 131,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 131,381 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 129,853 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 129,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 127,039 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 109,689 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2014 109,689 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 94,020 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

both rear disc brake inner faces corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 94,013 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

both rear disc brake inner faces corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,053 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 66,052 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2010 65,419 miles

front brake disc surface corroding inner

Fail 24 May 2010 65,417 miles

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

front brake disc surface corroding inner

Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,120 miles

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

chips in windscreen

offside rear tyre worn to wear bars

Fail 30 Jun 2009 54,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chips in windscreen

offside rear tyre worn to wear bars

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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DS06 KNJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS06 KNJ, 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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DS06 KNJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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