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KW55 XXT

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,253 mi
Last recorded214,253 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 214,253 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 208,001 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 199,980 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 199,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 192,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 192,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 184,954 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 184,954 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 177,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 172,254 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 165,789 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 157,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 145,180 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 133,535 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 123,165 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 123,144 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,393 miles

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

ns p/brake cable sticking slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2013 86,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,169 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,037 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 76,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,878 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 42,275 miles

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

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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KW55 XXT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW55 XXT, 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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KW55 XXT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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