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SB06 JWW

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

166,022 mi
Last recorded166,022 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 JWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 166,022 miles

underseald

Fail 22 Jul 2026 166,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

underseald

Pass 16 Jul 2025 166,008 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 166,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 165,982 miles

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

Nearside Lower body trim missing

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 May 2024 165,973 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 165,734 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 165,733 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 167,379 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 162,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 160,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 157,332 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 157,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 151,295 miles

nearside front rack arm has slight movement

Fail 8 Jul 2015 151,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside front rack arm has slight movement

Pass 12 Jul 2014 140,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 140,732 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 129,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake cables corroded

hazard switch damaged

n/s/f track rod end play/wear,refer also prior fail/advise

o/s/f tyre ON limit

oil leak,filler cap loose

screen vin obscured

upper stop lamp inop

wipers smearing,screen damage

Fail 24 Jul 2013 129,593 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

handbrake cables corroded

hazard switch damaged

o/s/f tyre ON limit

oil leak,filler cap loose

rack/n/s track rod play,unable to assess due to bottom balljoint play

screen vin obscured

upper stop lamp inop

wipers smearing,screen damage

Pass 25 Jul 2012 117,244 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 117,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 107,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2011 107,282 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 97,219 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,190 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 70,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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SB06 JWW 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 57.7%.

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 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 SB06 JWW, 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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SB06 JWW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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