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SW56 ECY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,782 mi
Last recorded111,782 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 ECY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 111,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 111,744 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 105,762 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

slight travel on brake pedal

steering slightly rough

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,585 miles

both front top strut mount bearings rough

handbrake cables corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 102,583 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front top strut mount bearings rough

handbrake cables corroded

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2014 98,883 miles

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

steering vary stiff

Fail 25 Nov 2014 98,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

steering vary stiff

Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,953 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,953 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 89,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,413 miles

front discs slightly corroded at edges

nearside front inner brake pad tension spring incorectly seated

rear discs both inner and outer surface slightly pitted

slight play nearside front steering poker

slight play offside front steering poker

spare tyre soft

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,411 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,502 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 74,326 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,340 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 62,340 miles

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

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)

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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SW56 ECY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,998cc 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 SW56 ECY, 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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SW56 ECY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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