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FL06 MZJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,473 mi
Last recorded118,473 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 MZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 118,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front jacking point area corroded through.Not within prescribed area presently.

Pass 25 Sep 2025 111,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge, measured at 1.6mm in centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 105,896 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/inner wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 105,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged badly frayed. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor retainer(part of bearing) (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged insecure,damaged by fouling on wheel ,requires new sensor. (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/inner wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

immob/glow plug/service lights illuminated on dash.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 99,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 99,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 91,816 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 91,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,741 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 84,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 76,936 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 76,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,302 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 69,302 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,971 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 49,226 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 49,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 41,107 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,210 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 33,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,833 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,905 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 27,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 24,946 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 13,722 miles

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

both front tyres worn low (4mm)

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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FL06 MZJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL06 MZJ, 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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FL06 MZJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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