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DY56 ONJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

188,894 mi
Last recorded188,894 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ONJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 188,894 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 180,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 173,111 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 173,111 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 163,271 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 154,649 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 147,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 142,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 136,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR AT HOSE END (1.1.11 (c))

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

SOME BLACK SMOKE UNDER HARSH ACCELRATION.

Fail 31 Oct 2018 136,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR AT HOSE END (1.1.11 (c))

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

SOME BLACK SMOKE UNDER HARSH ACCELRATION.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,966 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 125,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,610 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 114,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,854 miles

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play

Fail 13 Oct 2015 102,852 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Oct 2014 94,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,432 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 70,273 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,253 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 59,253 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,967 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 45,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,833 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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DY56 ONJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DY56 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

DY56 ONJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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