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PJ06 CHV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

161,769 mi
Last recorded161,769 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 CHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 161,769 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 161,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 159,124 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 159,124 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 156,602 miles

Spare tyre defective flat

Fail 9 Jul 2024 156,602 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective flat

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2023 153,059 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above front sub frame (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 153,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above front sub frame (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 150,794 miles

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

all tyres perrishing slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2022 150,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

all tyres perrishing slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2021 147,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 1.25% )

Offside Front Slight play to top mount

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slight bump on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scrape across swept area of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 147,513 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth on 3mm

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 1.25% )

Offside Front Slight play to top mount

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slight bump on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scrape across swept area of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 143,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 1.25% )

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 143,164 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim on top line ( 0.5% )

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

Parking brake on 18%

Pass 7 Mar 2019 135,094 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 135,090 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 118,516 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 118,516 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 111,871 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2017 111,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 101,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres

Pass 11 May 2015 90,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2015 90,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 79,110 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 70,705 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 70,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 61,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,901 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,559 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,084 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 38,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PJ06 CHV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 PJ06 CHV, 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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PJ06 CHV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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