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EN06 UTB

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

187,332 mi
Last recorded187,332 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 UTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 187,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

some play n/s and o/s front top strut mountings

Fail 24 Feb 2025 187,331 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

some play n/s and o/s front top strut mountings

Pass 21 Feb 2024 183,909 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 183,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 177,273 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear fog light lense missing

Fail 21 Feb 2023 177,273 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear fog light lense missing

Pass 11 Feb 2022 170,018 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 170,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 165,156 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 165,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 161,492 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre passenger seat ()

centre stop lamp lens missing

minor damage to nearside rear light assembly noted

Fail 25 Feb 2020 161,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre passenger seat ()

centre stop lamp lens missing

minor damage to nearside rear light assembly noted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 157,437 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 157,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre ()

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 153,303 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 153,302 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 146,363 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 146,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 132,137 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 132,137 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 128,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake slight binding

o/s/f tyre edge low

Pass 21 May 2013 119,967 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 112,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 112,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 96,300 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 96,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 79,668 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2009 54,585 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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EN06 UTB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 EN06 UTB, 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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EN06 UTB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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