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DY56 YKC

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,133 mi
Last recorded185,133 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 185,133 miles

Nearside Rear door operation poor

Fail 25 Oct 2023 185,024 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury 2 places (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam switch fault also (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear door operation poor

Pass 7 Oct 2022 178,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 178,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 171,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 165,343 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 158,285 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 158,285 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor adrift....refitted and light out (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 156,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty and weak

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

hazard switch intermitent

wear on both wiper blades

Pass 31 Oct 2017 151,907 miles

cap missing expantion tank

Fail 30 Oct 2017 151,907 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear suspention arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

cap missing expantion tank

Pass 10 Nov 2016 138,973 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 138,972 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BACK to FRONT brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 124,693 miles

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes and brake pipe to off side rear brake caliper

Fail 13 Nov 2015 124,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes and brake pipe to off side rear brake caliper

Pass 27 Oct 2014 108,670 miles

near side rear indicator slightly white

Fail 24 Oct 2014 108,670 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 91,904 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 85,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,489 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 YKC 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 65.2%.

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

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