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RK55 BXS

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

234,492 mi
Last recorded234,492 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 BXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 234,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Impact damage zone (B) below 40mm........... (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 234,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front anti roll bar links worn and split............. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both front upper top mounts worn badly........... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades poor wipe to screen............ (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake cable broken.......... (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear plate poor condition......... (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Impact damage zone (B) below 40mm........... (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 224,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 212,129 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 212,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise service lamp on

Fail 3 Sep 2021 212,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise service lamp on

Pass 17 Aug 2020 187,129 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 186,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 167,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 158,739 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 158,737 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 153,217 miles

Both front road wheels protruding the archs

Fail 15 Aug 2017 153,215 miles

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

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

Both front road wheels protruding the archs

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 147,769 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 147,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 131,016 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 131,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 118,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 95,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 85,682 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 85,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,337 miles

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

disc's worn/scored front and rear

Fail 16 Aug 2010 82,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

somme wera / corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2010 76,798 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,826 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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RK55 BXS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RK55 BXS, 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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RK55 BXS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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