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HD55 DCU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,910 mi
Last recorded185,910 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 DCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 185,910 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 185,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 11 Apr 2013 154,120 miles

Centre brake light not working

Coolent level low

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

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

O/s/f indicator lense damaged

O/s/r wheel bearing bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear light unit broken but operating ok

Fail 9 Apr 2013 154,098 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s/f indicator lense damaged

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

Centre brake light not working

Coolent level low

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

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

O/s/r wheel bearing bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear light unit broken but operating ok

Pass 4 Apr 2012 130,304 miles

damage to offside of vehicle and nearside front door

drivers wing mirror glass broken

nearside rear lower light unit broken (reverse light)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2012 130,303 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

damage to offside of vehicle and nearside front door

drivers wing mirror glass broken

nearside rear lower light unit broken (reverse light)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 108,110 miles

ADVISE, n/s/f tyre wearing close to wear indicators.

ADVISE, o/s/f track rod end has slight play.

ADVISE, o/s/f tyre worn to wear indicators.

ADVISE, rear brake discs becoming worn.

ADVISE, rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 108,110 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

ADVISE, n/s/f tyre wearing close to wear indicators.

ADVISE, o/s/f track rod end has slight play.

ADVISE, o/s/f tyre worn to wear indicators.

ADVISE, rear brake discs becoming worn.

ADVISE, rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 79,006 miles

crack in o/s/f indicator.slight play in both track rods.no n/s lower mirror glass

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,771 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 61,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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HD55 DCU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HD55 DCU, 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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HD55 DCU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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