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MT06 SVC

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,299 mi
Last recorded136,299 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 SVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 136,299 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 136,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 134,663 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel and its carrier corroded

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 134,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Spare wheel and its carrier corroded

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 133,311 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 133,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,288 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 132,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 131,566 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 131,561 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 129,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 129,397 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 123,734 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 115,454 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,118 miles

Vehicle has corrosion underbody not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 27 Sep 2017 107,112 miles

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Center brake cable snapped (3.5.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion underbody not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,090 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,574 miles

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

near side rear tyre low on outer edge and also has a nail in

Fail 30 Sep 2015 87,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Dust cover also split (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

near side rear tyre low on outer edge and also has a nail in

Pass 30 Sep 2014 77,168 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 67,507 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,507 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,403 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,318 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,318 miles

Nearside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,115 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,119 miles

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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MT06 SVC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MT06 SVC, 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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MT06 SVC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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