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SM06 WLU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

231,700 mi
Last recorded231,700 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 WLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 231,700 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 221,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 221,317 miles

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))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 214,840 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside sill edge damaged

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front suspension leg top bearings stiff

power steering intermittent fault

Fail 14 Sep 2020 214,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside sill edge damaged

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

Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front suspension leg top bearings stiff

power steering intermittent fault

Pass 21 Sep 2019 206,929 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 206,569 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 198,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 183,576 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 143,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 97,939 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,812 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,921 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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SM06 WLU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM06 WLU, 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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SM06 WLU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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