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MR06 SJC

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

119,270 mi
Last recorded119,270 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR06 SJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 119,270 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seized (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 119,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition excessively cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seized (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 112,704 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 112,704 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction juice cans and various items along top of dash board (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 106,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

injector seals leaking slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2024 106,991 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass badly cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

injector seals leaking slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,433 miles

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

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

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

injector seals leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2023 99,431 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at alternator (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

injector seals leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 90,721 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 83,278 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SUSPECT number plates do not comply with Road legal requirements

Fail 1 Jul 2021 83,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SUSPECT number plates do not comply with Road legal requirements

Pass 3 Jul 2020 72,144 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 72,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sendandry bonnet catch seised

Pass 31 May 2017 71,380 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 71,293 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 69,268 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 51,752 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,591 miles

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

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

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

advise rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2011 38,591 miles

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

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

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

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,241 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 33,231 miles

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

slight play offside track rod

Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,626 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MR06 SJC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MR06 SJC, 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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MR06 SJC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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