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DS55 TAN

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,189 mi
Last recorded143,189 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 TAN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 143,189 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 143,169 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides flexi to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 142,174 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 141,199 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 141,199 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 138,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 136,933 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody rust

Pass 18 Feb 2020 134,742 miles

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

injector pipes corroded badly

Pass 16 Feb 2019 132,697 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 131,041 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 129,365 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 127,003 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 124,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 121,737 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 118,607 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 115,079 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011

tacho fitted at time of test reading 112255 km

Pass 15 Mar 2010
Pass 23 Apr 2009 98,612 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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DS55 TAN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 DS55 TAN, 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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What year was DS55 TAN registered?

DS55 TAN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2006.

Is DS55 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS55 TAN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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