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EK55 VPL

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

280,164 mi
Last recorded280,164 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 280,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 266,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 266,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 250,352 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 250,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 238,523 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 225,569 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 225,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 214,881 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 204,628 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 196,221 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 196,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 184,359 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 184,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 175,804 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 163,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 163,518 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 145,320 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

OSF indicator lense slightly damaged

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 145,320 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

OSF indicator lense slightly damaged

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 114,236 miles

rear bumper damaged

wiper blades poor

Fail 2 Feb 2010 114,236 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

rear bumper damaged

wiper blades poor

Pass 28 Jan 2009 84,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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EK55 VPL 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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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