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EK55 VPD

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

271,095 mi
Last recorded271,095 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 271,095 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 262,052 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 13 Nov 2021 262,052 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 251,612 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 241,068 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Engine doesn't rev properly

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 241,068 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Engine doesn't rev properly

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2019 241,068 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Engine doesn't rev properly

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 239,699 miles

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 13 Sep 2018 239,699 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 236,996 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 236,996 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 227,401 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 219,916 miles

off side rear tyre close to limit

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 30 Jan 2015 219,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear tyre close to limit

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 25 Jan 2014 199,039 miles

very slight interaction on rear light, near side front tyre side wall damage, slight play in both front steering arm ball joints and front number plate becoming deteriated

Fail 25 Jan 2014 199,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

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

very slight interaction on rear light, near side front tyre side wall damage, slight play in both front steering arm ball joints and front number plate becoming deteriated

Pass 24 Jan 2013 182,615 miles

DAMAGE-F REG PLATE-N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.COOLANT LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY STEERING RACK.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.N/S HEADLIGHT LOOSE.

F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.SCREEN DAMAGE.SLIGHT BIND N/S/F WHEEL-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 169,113 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 169,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 148,160 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 116,655 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 116,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 86,797 miles

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

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

advise front nearside washer is inoporative

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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EK55 VPD 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 EK55 VPD, 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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EK55 VPD is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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