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SH56 WDU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,248 mi
Last recorded178,248 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 WDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 178,248 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 178,248 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play BOTH SIDE RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 164,927 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 164,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 147,355 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 130,000 miles

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

play in inner rack joints

Pass 8 Apr 2014 114,322 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 114,322 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Dec 2012 95,076 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,631 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 64,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,505 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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SH56 WDU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 SH56 WDU, 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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SH56 WDU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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