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SO06 SOS

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,361 mi
Last recorded114,361 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 SOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 114,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 108,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 97,810 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2023 87,511 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 87,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,526 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 22 Sep 2021 76,526 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,792 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,259 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 63,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,806 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 1 Sep 2018 62,806 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,716 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 35,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,014 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 24,099 miles

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

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

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

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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SO06 SOS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SO06 SOS, 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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What year was SO06 SOS registered?

SO06 SOS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is SO06 SOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO06 SOS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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