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SFZ 554

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,110 mi
Last recorded149,110 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 554
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 149,110 miles

Drivers seat swivel base has slight play

Passenger seat swivel base has slight play

Fail 2 Oct 2024 149,094 miles

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

Drivers seat swivel base has slight play

Passenger seat swivel base has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2023 148,521 miles

Drivers seat swivel base has slight play

Passenger seat swivel base has slight play

Fail 1 Sep 2023 148,521 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure Swivel base excessively loose and does not lock securely (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure Swivel base excessively loose and does not lock securely (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 148,155 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit - Also slightly deformed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded in various locations (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess @ Brake caliper (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 148,155 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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 @ 1.6mm limit - Also slightly deformed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded in varioius locations (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Slightly damaged @ caliper (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 145,117 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 140,444 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 138,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 29 Aug 2019 138,296 miles

Central Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2018 130,494 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

foremost handbrake cable slightly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 130,161 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

foremost handbrake cable slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 122,039 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 122,036 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,918 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 103,052 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 874,336 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 87,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 76,881 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,590 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 67,584 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,565 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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SFZ 554 is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SFZ 554, 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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SFZ 554 is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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