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GC06 COX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

155,012 mi
Last recorded155,012 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC06 COX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 155,012 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 155,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 152,740 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2025 152,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2024 150,335 miles

Nearside Front slight play in eack end

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 150,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in eack end

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 147,907 miles

Nearside steering rack has slight play

engine has slight oil leak

small oil leak near pas pump

Fail 20 Feb 2023 147,907 miles

Nearside steering rack has slight play

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

engine has slight oil leak

small oil leak near pas pump

Pass 18 Feb 2022 145,304 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 145,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 143,360 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 143,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 141,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 138,630 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 134,739 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 131,253 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 131,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 118,911 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 118,911 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,988 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,986 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,770 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 67,730 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,936 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 50,030 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,579 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 42,579 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,731 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,779 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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GC06 COX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GC06 COX, 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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GC06 COX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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