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NU06 HKE

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,650 mi
Last recorded160,650 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 HKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 160,650 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 160,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 156,603 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 156,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 148,529 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,001 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 145,001 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 138,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 132,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 132,877 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides slight play ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 127,900 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 127,900 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 117,280 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 108,918 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 101,319 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 101,319 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,459 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,667 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 73,667 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,857 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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NU06 HKE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU06 HKE, 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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NU06 HKE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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