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KG56 KBY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

243,341 mi
Last recorded243,341 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 KBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 243,341 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 219,974 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 219,512 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 184,362 miles

n/s/r for/reverse light unit lense cover missing

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm tie-rod

Fail 17 Sep 2014 184,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r for/reverse light unit lense cover missing

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm tie-rod

Pass 31 Aug 2013 153,374 miles

brake pedal slight spongey

front brake discs heavilly lipped / worn on min spec

ns wiper blade slight smearing and deteriated

oil leak at front of engine [slight]

osf seat belt slow retracting

slight play in nsf tie rod

Pass 27 Sep 2012 134,473 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 108,258 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Slight play in nearside steering tie rod

Fail 9 Sep 2011 108,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear bumper insecure

Slight play in nearside steering tie rod

Pass 6 Oct 2010 86,162 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 86,162 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 73,959 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,959 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KG56 KBY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KG56 KBY, 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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KG56 KBY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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