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DY56 VUN

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,151 mi
Last recorded141,151 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 141,151 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 129,376 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake efficiency slightly low

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,808 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,379 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 104,378 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 95,226 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 95,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 76,822 miles

O/s rear & n/s front tyres have worn low & close to the legal limit

O/s rear back- plate has rotted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bad oil leak noted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 76,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

O/s rear & n/s front tyres have worn low & close to the legal limit

O/s rear back- plate has rotted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bad oil leak noted

Pass 6 Aug 2017 183,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber misted with oil

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2017 183,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber misted with oil

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 174,831 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 174,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 159,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 142,562 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 142,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,782 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 122,782 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,695 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,390 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 84,390 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,124 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 61,124 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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DY56 VUN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VUN, 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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DY56 VUN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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