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LY56 DYA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

115,734 mi
Last recorded115,734 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 DYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 115,734 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Remains on when parking brake released (1.1.10 (f))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front brake pads wearing low

Fuel system reading empty

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn smooth

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leaks engine area

Play detected in both steering arms (rack-ends)

Fail 13 Feb 2023 115,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Remains on when parking brake released (1.1.10 (f))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front brake pads wearing low

Fuel system reading empty

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn smooth

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leaks engine area

Play detected in both steering arms (rack-ends)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,068 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 106,405 miles

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog leg bush deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 106,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Bumper/Inner arch area (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog leg bush deteriorating (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,666 miles

Gear linkage worn?

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 102,666 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear linkage worn?

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,711 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2019 98,661 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,095 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 94,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,540 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 88,540 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,742 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 80,704 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,465 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 71,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,339 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 58,338 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/r/fog light lamp broken

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,899 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 49,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre deep cuts sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,497 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 40,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 26,747 miles

front brake balance high (but within limits).

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 4 Feb 2010 26,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake balance high (but within limits).

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

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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LY56 DYA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 LY56 DYA, 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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LY56 DYA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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