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LS06 XSJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

160,626 mi
Last recorded160,626 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 XSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 160,626 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres nearside very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front jacking point areas corroded

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 160,624 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres nearside very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front jacking point areas corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 156,076 miles

Steering rack area damp

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

BOTH front anti roll bar D bushes worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel injector area damp no visible leaks

Jacking points corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Door trim missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Attention needed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak attention needed

Outer sills damaged

Play in steering rack inner joints

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components

Fail 12 Jun 2025 156,076 miles

BOTH front anti roll bar D bushes worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel injector area damp no visible leaks

Jacking points corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Door trim missing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Attention needed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak attention needed

Outer sills damaged

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack area damp

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle body and on suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2024 149,059 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front sill damaged

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 149,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front sill damaged

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 141,620 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounts on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 141,620 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour On both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on both front wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounts on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 171,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 171,247 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 113,035 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 113,028 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,869 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,436 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 95,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,911 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,387 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing unevenly to manufactures wear markers

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to manufactures wear markers

slight notchy feel to steering

steering rack damp

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2016 79,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing unevenly to manufactures wear markers

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly to manufactures wear markers

slight notchy feel to steering

steering rack damp

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

oil residue on steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2014 63,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and to manufactures wear markers

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and to manufactures wear markers

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,224 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Fail 23 Jul 2013 56,224 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,344 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,673 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 38,673 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,364 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 29,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,056 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure.

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

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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LS06 XSJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 LS06 XSJ, 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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LS06 XSJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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