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DV06 BJY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

178,753 mi
Last recorded178,753 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 BJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 178,753 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

h/brake efficiency only just met

offside front chassis / outrigger corroded

Fail 21 May 2026 178,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

h/brake efficiency only just met

offside front chassis / outrigger corroded

Pass 22 May 2025 173,694 miles

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

front drop link gaiters deteriorated

h/brake efficiency only just met

Pass 23 May 2024 167,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 167,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 157,516 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 156,712 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2021 156,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement calliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2020 155,648 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Oct 2020 155,610 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2019 150,996 miles

Slight play in both front track rods

Pass 10 Mar 2018 138,034 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 131,829 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Radiator cross brace pushed up and pushed radiator inter cooler up

Fail 30 Mar 2017 131,829 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When indicators are working (1.1.A.3f)

Polly v belt worn

Both front wiper are split

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Radiator cross brace pushed up and pushed radiator inter cooler up

Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,523 miles

play in front steering rack arms

Fail 22 Mar 2016 119,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

play in front steering rack arms

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 74,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,656 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,550 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,473 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DV06 BJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DV06 BJY, 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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DV06 BJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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