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DV56 HYZ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,390 mi
Last recorded159,390 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 HYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 159,390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 147,799 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened OSF link bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running along the rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running along the rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in both front suspension strut tops

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR outer pad worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management lamp has been tampered with and made inoperative

Fail 21 Oct 2020 147,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened OSF link bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre front seat ()

Coolant reservoir empty

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running along the rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe running along the rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in both front suspension strut tops

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR outer pad worn close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management lamp has been tampered with and made inoperative

Pass 23 Apr 2019 134,260 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 134,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 126,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 126,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 121,046 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 121,046 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 117,077 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 107,641 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 107,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 98,071 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine warning light on dash

front brake pads wearing low

slight play detected in o/s/f drop link

Pass 20 Jul 2013 98,071 miles

engine warning light on dash

front brake pads wearing low

slight play detected in o/s/f drop link

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,462 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 88,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 76,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,789 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner front pads look low

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,831 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in both front steering track rod inner balljoints

Fail 25 Jan 2010 54,831 miles

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

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

all tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in both front steering track rod inner balljoints

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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DV56 HYZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV56 HYZ, 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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DV56 HYZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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