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MP05 MOW

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

250,506 mi
Last recorded250,506 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP05 MOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 250,506 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 250,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 239,621 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 227,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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 29 Nov 2022 214,464 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 206,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 206,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 205,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 192,824 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 186,383 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 178,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 165,712 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 157,341 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 144,579 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 144,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 133,177 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2012 133,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2011 118,482 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 118,482 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 118,472 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag light On Dash

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 104,950 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MP05 MOW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MP05 MOW, 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 MP05 MOW registered?

MP05 MOW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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