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M121 ELH

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,209 mi
Last recorded120,209 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 ELH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 120,209 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 120,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 118,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 115,388 miles

Offside Front Upper shock absorber top mount/bearing slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2022 114,242 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,848 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low

Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,543 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 98,459 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,327 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 83,726 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 81,242 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,484 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 76,479 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 73,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 68,718 miles

front+rear brake disc,s corrosion on inside part of disc

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,328 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight damage to screen at o/s/f top

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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M121 ELH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M121 ELH, 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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What year was M121 ELH registered?

M121 ELH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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