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NU06 UZS

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

244,341 mi
Last recorded244,341 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 UZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 244,341 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front brake has slight bind

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2025 241,896 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2021 231,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 223,600 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 223,600 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 213,588 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 197,911 miles

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

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))

crack in offside front windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2017 176,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 176,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 159,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 147,762 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear spare wheel carrier secured with 1 nut

Nearside Rear bumper damage

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

Offside Rear corner bumper loose

Fail 4 Dec 2015 147,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front glow plug light on

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

Offside Rear corner bumper loose

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear spare wheel carrier secured with 1 nut

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Rear handbrake cable touching tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2014 139,596 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 139,596 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,470 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 128,470 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 121,987 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 121,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 113,887 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 113,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Near side wiper blade is split

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 98,518 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,275 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 81,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 UZS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NU06 UZS, 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 NU06 UZS registered?

NU06 UZS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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