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SD56 JYL

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,569 mi
Last recorded106,569 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 JYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 106,569 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 101,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight play n/s/f steering arm ( drum stick )

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 101,260 miles

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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 94,822 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 94,817 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PLASTIC LENS NEEDS POLISHED (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect PLASTIC LENS NEEDS POLISHED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 89,945 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 84,496 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 84,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,829 miles

Dampness around nearside rear brake calliper but no leaks detected at time of test

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))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 77,828 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear spacing (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dampness around nearside rear brake calliper but no leaks detected at time of test

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))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,774 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 70,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

timing belt history

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 66,428 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,649 miles

Ball joint has slight play tie rod both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 57,649 miles

Ball joint has slight play tie rod both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

drivers seat belt latch stiff to operate

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,850 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,850 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,318 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,412 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 33,412 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,930 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,480 miles

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

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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SD56 JYL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SD56 JYL, 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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SD56 JYL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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