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FM06 COJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

262,759 mi
Last recorded262,759 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 COJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 262,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 259,204 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 259,172 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 256,524 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 250,566 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 250,564 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not retracting and not fixed correctly at rear (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both brakes slightly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 241,357 miles

All Coil Spring's corroding (front & rear)

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

Hydraulic Pipes has a slight leak (lower engine)

Nearside & Offside Rear Light Unit insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2022 241,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

All Coil Spring's corroding (front & rear)

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

Hydraulic Pipes has a slight leak (lower engine)

Nearside & Offside Rear Light Unit insecure

Nearside & Offside front Brake Discs scored/pitted

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 232,390 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower light unit damaged

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 232,386 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower light unit damaged

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

exhaust resting on body

Pass 26 Jun 2019 225,757 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 222,715 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

steering rack slight misting of oil

surface corrosion n/s/r inner sill

Pass 27 Jan 2017 218,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 218,343 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and slight cut in tread

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 211,581 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 211,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 204,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 204,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 203,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2013 203,550 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 172,337 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY / TWISTING IN BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS / ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

SPARE TYRE FLAT / US

Pass 11 Jul 2012 172,337 miles

SLIGHT PLAY / TWISTING IN BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS / ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

SPARE TYRE FLAT / US

Pass 26 Jul 2011 149,141 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 26 Jul 2011 149,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 24 Jul 2010 116,678 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2009 89,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs corroding

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,486 miles

rear discs corroding

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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FM06 COJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FM06 COJ, 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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FM06 COJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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