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NV06 UHG

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

174,335 mi
Last recorded174,335 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 UHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 174,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm bush corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front sub-frame support arm missing

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

Pass 24 May 2024 166,027 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 166,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 161,953 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS Front ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Inner sill/jacking point corroded within 30cm of subframe rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged but not showing white light to rear

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Upper spring mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 161,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS Front ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Inner sill/jacking point corroded within 30cm of subframe rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged but not showing white light to rear

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Upper spring mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 155,264 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 155,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 148,219 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 148,219 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 139,960 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 139,896 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 139,831 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

air filter box missing

coolant low

Fail 3 Jun 2019 139,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

air filter box missing

coolant low

Pass 3 Apr 2018 129,685 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,477 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 119,472 miles

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

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,126 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 116,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,152 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,567 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2011 95,011 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 95,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,155 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,112 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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NV06 UHG is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NV06 UHG, 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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NV06 UHG is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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