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EY06 VLV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,528 mi
Last recorded196,528 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 VLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 196,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 193,061 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 193,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 186,194 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 186,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 184,045 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 184,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 183,126 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 183,126 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 163,777 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in side wall not affecting inner structure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 164,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both sides ,but adjusted ok (1.8)

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

Nearside Front cut in side wall not affecting inner structure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 144,540 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 129,111 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 118,660 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,923 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 108,923 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 106,891 miles

centre stoplight inop/front brake pads worn low/very slight movement ns balljoint

Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,696 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 106,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,734 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 87,734 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres outer walls scuffed

brake service

front number plate cracked

indicator stalk does not self cancel when steering turned

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front steering rack gaitor damp (not split or leaking)

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

rear of vehicle is boarded out unable asses fully

unable to asses all front to rear brake pipes due to fuel tank

unable to asses inner front brake pads fully due to callipers

unable to asses rear inner brake pads and brake discs due to callipers and back plates

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable asses fully

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,278 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 53,278 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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EY06 VLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EY06 VLV, 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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What year was EY06 VLV registered?

EY06 VLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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