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DS06 VFA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,003 mi
Last recorded153,003 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 VFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 153,003 miles

condition of bodywork on n/s/r poor

n/s/f inner arch strut turret corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded BORDERLINE

o/s/f headlamp lense starting to deteriate

o/s/f inner arch strut turret corroded

o/s/f spring corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak on engine BORDERLINE

power steering pipes corroded

water leak on engine BORDERLINE

Pass 11 Apr 2019 146,426 miles

both rear brake flexis metal section starting to corrode

damage to n/s/r of vehicle

n/s/r light cluster outer lense missing

o/s front to rear brake pipe at rear corroded

wear to power steering pump

Pass 10 Apr 2018 138,332 miles

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

front brake pads close to limit

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

security of drivers seat back BORDERLINE

Pass 10 Apr 2017 130,617 miles

both front steering arm inner joints slight play

front brake pads look to be getting low

oil leak engine

Fail 10 Apr 2017 130,617 miles

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

both front steering arm inner joints slight play

front brake pads look to be getting low

oil leak engine

Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,275 miles

drivers seat badly worn

nearside rear lamp outer cover missing

Fail 22 Apr 2016 123,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

drivers seat badly worn

nearside rear lamp outer cover missing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 115,137 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 115,137 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)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,618 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hazard light switch cover missing

nearside rear brake caliper hand brake pivot stuck forward

nearside rear corner bumper damaged

nearside rear light outter cover missing

rear inner door handle insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2014 106,618 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hazard light switch cover missing

nearside rear brake caliper hand brake pivot stuck forward

nearside rear corner bumper damaged

nearside rear light outter cover missing

rear inner door handle insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 95,607 miles

nearside mirror lens cracked slightly

nearside rear bumper corner damaged

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2013 95,607 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear light lens damaged

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror lens cracked slightly

nearside rear bumper corner damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,171 miles

damage to n/s/r light cluster and bumper

o/s/r tyre getting low

passenger wing mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,900 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 79,768 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,862 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,890 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 55,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 VFA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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