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KB55 TDU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,500 mi
Last recorded153,500 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 TDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 153,500 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 150,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 150,616 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 148,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 147,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 143,174 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Missing 1 of 4 fixings. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 143,174 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Missing 1 of 4 fixings. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 129,269 miles

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

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

Rear Reverse lights not working

Fail 17 Aug 2020 129,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Aug 2019 120,616 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,152 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering slight roughness (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

hazard switch worn

possible mid brake light not working

Fail 29 Aug 2018 115,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering slight roughness (2.1.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

hazard switch worn

possible mid brake light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2017 107,234 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover fitted

hazard light switch worn

Fail 18 Aug 2017 107,234 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both above sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both poor condition/pads low/SUGGEST REPLACE (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover fitted

hazard light switch worn

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,353 miles

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded/brake results met at time of test (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

hazard warning light switch worn

Fail 20 Aug 2016 101,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded/brake results met at time of test (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

hazard warning light switch worn

Pass 21 Aug 2015 95,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,247 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,060 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,060 miles

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

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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KB55 TDU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KB55 TDU, 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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KB55 TDU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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