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DU55 SFX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,633 mi
Last recorded220,633 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 SFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 220,633 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 201,226 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front door stopper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

both side jacking points corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2021 201,224 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front door stopper damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

both side jacking points corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2020 196,519 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s and o/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 180,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has play

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear stop lamp cover damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 168,588 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 168,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 158,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 146,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 146,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 652,540 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2015 652,540 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2014 112,166 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 102,212 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 102,212 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,360 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 72,145 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 72,144 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 60,732 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 60,731 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,580 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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DU55 SFX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU55 SFX, 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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DU55 SFX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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