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SG56 TVY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

227,305 mi
Last recorded227,305 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 TVY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 227,305 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 225,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 213,280 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 213,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears from flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 205,412 miles

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

gear box mount worn

Fail 5 Jun 2018 205,399 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

gear box mount worn

Pass 6 Jun 2017 198,972 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside top strut bearing stiff

stop light on dash

Fail 5 Jun 2017 198,972 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside top strut bearing stiff

stop light on dash

Pass 26 May 2016 191,990 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 191,986 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working hi level (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2016 191,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 185,910 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Hazard warning switch damaged but still operational

NSF inner CV boot sat incorrectly but still preventing loss of grease

NSR tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger airbag deactivated warning present on dash but no passenger airbag fitted to vehicle

Spare wheel carrier bolt loose

Bad oil leak on back of engine, possibly from turbo

Fail 10 Jun 2015 185,910 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet release handle missing

Hazard warning switch damaged but still operational

NSF inner CV boot sat incorrectly but still preventing loss of grease

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Bad oil leak on back of engine, possibly from turbo

Pass 10 Jun 2014 17,258 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 17,736 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 151,229 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv oil leak @ GEARBOX

windscreen wipers dont self park

Pass 31 May 2012 131,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 112,826 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs are corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 112,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs are corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,906 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 102,906 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 73,908 miles

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

steering and susp slight

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,908 miles

steering and susp slight

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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SG56 TVY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SG56 TVY, 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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SG56 TVY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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