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SY55 BYZ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,995 mi
Last recorded221,995 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 221,995 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 212,683 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 212,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault drivers front abs sensor damaged possibly wheel bearing required also (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2016 199,536 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 199,350 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working high level brake light in/op. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Tail lamp lens black in colour (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Handbrake lever on caliper seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot totally burst (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance tail lamp lens black in colour (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2014 185,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 172,785 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Jan 2014 172,779 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jan 2013 140,000 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 139,983 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 117,881 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,580 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 66,481 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 BYZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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