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DY06 FBG

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

215,463 mi
Last recorded215,463 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 FBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 215,463 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 209,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front stone chip in windscreen not affecting drivers view

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 203,648 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 203,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 197,309 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 197,309 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 183,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 183,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 155,859 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 155,859 miles

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 144,534 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 144,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Caliper seized on parking brake lever (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 134,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 129,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 125,394 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 125,394 miles

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

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

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 125,091 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 107,914 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 107,914 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 90,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 78,339 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,578 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 67,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,821 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 35,058 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 34,818 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,945 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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DY06 FBG is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 DY06 FBG, 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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DY06 FBG is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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