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SK56 WAE

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,154 mi
Last recorded170,154 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 WAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 170,154 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 169,799 miles

Coolant leak slight at radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank damp but not leaking

slight whistle noise from turbo when reving engine

spare wheel carrier damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2018 169,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Coolant leak slight at radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank damp but not leaking

slight whistle noise from turbo when reving engine

spare wheel carrier damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2017 138,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 138,044 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from engine ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault pre tensioner wireing under drivers seat (5.4.2)

rear door not opening from outside

Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,868 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 82,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,470 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 58,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,429 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 42,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear n/s door handle insecure but still operates correctly

rear o/s door top catch insecure not catching door lock

rear pads 4mm, min 1.5mm

Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,932 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 35,932 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 30,109 miles

steering rack slightly damp

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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SK56 WAE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK56 WAE, 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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SK56 WAE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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