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DY56 BFO

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,045 mi
Last recorded77,045 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 BFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 77,045 miles

Brake fluid between min and max

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

Offside Rear Fog light lens damaged but still showing red light to fear

Pass 24 Feb 2025 60,585 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber outer casing corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 60,138 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 59,882 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 59,205 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 58,600 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,879 miles

Centre Parking brake cable corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 56,879 miles

Centre Parking brake cable corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 54,918 miles

Central Parking brake cables corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,918 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 52,906 miles

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,010 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 51,010 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 48,690 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 48,690 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 43,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,380 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre side walls starting to crack[not to ply]

Pass 6 Aug 2011
Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,345 miles

n/s front fog light lense broken

Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,451 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 23,451 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DY56 BFO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY56 BFO, 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 DY56 BFO registered?

DY56 BFO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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