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SY55 BYS

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,224 mi
Last recorded197,224 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 BYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2023 197,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

swindscreen damaged nearside front

Pass 8 Nov 2021 192,217 miles

Nearside Front covered in under seal

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

Offside Front covered in underseal

Pass 30 Oct 2020 184,378 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 184,377 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 180,452 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 180,450 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2018 175,836 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 171,472 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 158,358 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 158,358 miles

Fuel tank insecure Front strap broken (7.2.1)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking From rack or pipe (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2015 148,781 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 139,328 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 139,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 125,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 113,367 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 113,367 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,755 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 105,755 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 101,163 miles

Front windscreen wipers not working correctly & not working on intermitant speed

N/S rear seat belt faceing back does not lock

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 93,931 miles

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

air con inop

mark on front no plate

play in near side front roll bar inner bush

slight play in rack ends

Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,059 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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SY55 BYS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY55 BYS, 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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SY55 BYS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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