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MT06 SVE

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

179,175 mi
Last recorded179,175 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 SVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 179,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipers covered by fuel tank and not checked

glow plug light on

Fail 24 Nov 2022 179,172 miles

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

Emissions not tested ex black smoke when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear bars and outer side wall peryished

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipers covered by fuel tank and not checked

glow plug light on

Pass 30 Apr 2021 167,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread blocks perished

Fail 28 Apr 2021 167,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb is fitted correct and polish lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread blocks perished

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 May 2020 161,028 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2020 161,024 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened slight lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2019 153,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 153,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre very heavy wear inner shoulder and tread on 1.6 mm

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

Offside Rear tyre very heavy wear inner and outer shoulders

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,406 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator lens missing

Offside Rear tyres worn inner and outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door

Fail 8 Jan 2018 145,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure sliding door (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both front (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front Direction indicator lens missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 133,024 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emission only just meet limit

offside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2016 133,022 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding after park brake applied on rollers (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emission only just meet limit

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,317 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake low performace overall performance on limit

Fail 12 Oct 2015 125,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower passenger door hinge insecure side loading door (6.2.B.2)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed side loading (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear loading (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear hand brake low performace overall performance on limit

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,243 miles

bonnet catch sticky to latch securely

lower engine mounting link worn and has play

nearside front inner CV gaitor has a slight leak

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

nearside mirror glass is damaged and non standard mirror stuck on

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

top suspension mounts are noisy with steering

turbo sounds slightly noisy

Fail 25 Sep 2014 119,235 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet catch sticky to latch securely

lower engine mounting link worn and has play

nearside front inner CV gaitor has a slight leak

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

nearside mirror glass is damaged and non standard mirror stuck on

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

top suspension mounts are noisy with steering

turbo sounds slightly noisy

Pass 9 May 2013 104,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

damage on windscreen

Fail 8 May 2013 103,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber worn

damage on windscreen

engine warning lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 86,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

non standard mirror glass fitted to n/s

o/s and n/s body trims missing

slight play in n/s steering arm

slight weepage from n/s/f inner cv boot

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 29 Mar 2012 86,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

non standard mirror glass fitted to n/s

o/s and n/s body trims missing

slight play in n/s steering arm

slight weepage from n/s/f inner cv boot

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,373 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,991 miles

front pads low

o/s door trim missing

rear pads low

slight wear on front discs

small damage & chips on screen

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 SVE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 MT06 SVE, 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 SVE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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