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KY06 EXB

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

209,909 mi
Last recorded209,909 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 EXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 209,909 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose rear tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 209,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS Sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from ABS pump to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose ** Tank strap corroded and snapped ** (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 205,044 miles

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

Nearside h/brake performance not as good as offside performance

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 205,043 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 196,315 miles

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 196,315 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 186,248 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 183,004 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 179,672 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 175,610 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 165,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 152,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in the n/s/f rack end

Fail 13 Mar 2013 132,969 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in the n/s/f rack end

Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wear to front brake pads and discs

Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,752 miles

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Freeplay present in steering rack, also suspect leaking slightly at knuckle joint

Front and rear brake discs worn

Handbrake cables corroded

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

Power steering pipe chaffing on vehicle under tray

Slight freeplay present in drivers side front track rod end

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2011 83,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

Drivers side front track rod end, dust cover deteriorated

Freeplay present in steering rack, also suspect leaking slightly at knuckle joint

Front and rear brake discs worn

Handbrake cables corroded

Power steering pipe chaffing on vehicle under tray

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,342 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 65,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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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KY06 EXB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KY06 EXB, 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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KY06 EXB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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