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JD52 RAT

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Multi-colour Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

160,188 mi
Last recorded160,188 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD52 RAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 160,188 miles

Offside Front Lower curb side mirror cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2025 157,604 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 157,504 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 152,401 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 146,953 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 145,081 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 144,858 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 144,858 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 140,262 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 132,441 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 132,441 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 130,221 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 120,136 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 120,136 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 107,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,576 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 97,576 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 87,853 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,735 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,476 miles

centre rear seat belt twisted up !!!

Fail 11 Mar 2011 51,476 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre rear seat belt twisted up !!!

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

nearside & offside rear brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

nearside front brake's showing some distortion !!!

nearside rear side light dim !!!

offside front suspension anti roll bar link slight play & boot damage !!!

Fail 31 Mar 2010 43,269 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,269 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,828 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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JD52 RAT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Multi-colour with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JD52 RAT, 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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What year was JD52 RAT registered?

JD52 RAT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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