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FM06 YPE

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,805 mi
Last recorded194,805 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 194,805 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 194,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 187,465 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 187,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 183,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 183,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 176,923 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 176,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 162,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 156,080 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 17 Jan 2020 148,646 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 148,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 134,713 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 127,437 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 126,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 112,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 112,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2017 111,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play offside & nearside (2.2.B.1g)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

offside front seat belt button slightly worn

rear doors slightly damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight damage nearside rear light

Pass 13 Feb 2016 98,280 miles

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play offside & nearside (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

offside front seat belt release button worn

slight damage nearside rear light unit & rear doors

Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,509 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

offside front seat belt staulk button slightly worn

offside rear bumper slightly damaged

slight imbalance of rear parking brake

Fail 13 Mar 2015 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn slightly

offside front seat belt staulk button slightly worn

offside rear bumper slightly damaged

slight imbalance of rear parking brake

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,044 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 82,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,005 miles

Both front inner arches damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,707 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges. poss low pressure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 76,707 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Both front tyres wearing edges. poss low pressure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,017 miles

Both front inner wheel arches damaged

Both wipers split

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

Slight play in rack (Both sides)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,749 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 68,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,279 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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FM06 YPE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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