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KG06 LJY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,506 mi
Last recorded184,506 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 LJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 184,506 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2017 184,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2016 158,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks/cuts on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 158,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks/cuts on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 141,517 miles

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

Glow Plug malfunction Light (on)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear reversing light damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2015 141,517 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Glow Plug malfunction Light (on)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear reversing light damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2013 124,731 miles

n/s o/s rear lens broken

Fail 8 Apr 2013 124,731 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s o/s rear lens broken

Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,835 miles

slight play in osf track rod arm

Fail 2 Apr 2012 105,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play in osf track rod arm

Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

number plate bulb dim

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,277 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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KG06 LJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KG06 LJY, 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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KG06 LJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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