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T12 TPK

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

137,015 mi
Last recorded137,015 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 TPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 137,015 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 137,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,572 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear seatbelt unable to be tested due to seats folded up due to dog cage (last years mot stated fraying)

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear outer sidewall damaged slightly kerbing marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sidestep bracket rotted from locating point

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms were bush goes through arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both coil spring locating points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear rear seats removed and rear seat belts cut/removed at time of retest

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 131,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point holed within 30cm of suspension fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point holed within 30cm of suspension fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear seatbelt unable to be tested due to seats folded up due to dog cage (last years mot stated fraying)

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear outer sidewall damaged slightly kerbing marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sidestep bracket rotted from locating point

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arms were bush goes through arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both coil spring locating points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 127,069 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring locating points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 127,044 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front jacking points corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both spring locating points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 121,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Front jacking points corroded

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper spring seats corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 121,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Front jacking points corroded

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both upper spring seats corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 114,743 miles

Engine wet with oil

Front disc face deteriorated

Front to strut mounts worn

Fuel tank straps corroded

Metal brake pipe corroded osr and front to rear

Nsf cv boot cracking

Nsf flexi has rub marks. Osf flexi touching strut on lock

Play at ns inner steering and os outer track rod end but not excessive

Rear brakes minor bind

Rear spring seats and rear disc guards corroded

Spare carrier removed

Fail 25 Nov 2021 114,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure Excessively corroded (6.1.5 (a))

Corrosion to rear panhard rods and disc guards

Fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Nsf cv boot cracking

Nsf flexi has rub marks

Oil wetness at engine

Osf flexi rubbing strut on lock

Osr and front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Play at ns inner steering

Rear brakes have minor bind

Rear spring seats corroded

Top mounts have play

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,326 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear ytre uneven wear and cracking and low tyre pressure 195/65/16c, o/s front link boot cracking, noise in front top mounts

rear and o/s front brake pipes corroded, fuel tank straps ex-corroded, rear spring upper seat corroded, rear axle corroded, spare wheel carrier corroded, rear brakes discs overheated,

Fail 17 Nov 2020 106,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear ytre uneven wear and cracking and low tyre pressure 195/65/16c, o/s front link boot cracking, noise in front top mounts

rear and o/s front brake pipes corroded, fuel tank straps ex-corroded, rear spring upper seat corroded, rear axle corroded, spare wheel carrier corroded, rear brakes discs overheated,

Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,807 miles

steering drumstick play and noise, oil leaks, n/s rear tyre pressure low, front and rear brake pipes corroded, transmission noise, n/s rear brakes deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2019 100,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

steering drumstick play and noise, oil leaks, n/s rear tyre pressure low, front and rear brake pipes corroded, transmission noise, n/s rear brakes deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 93,188 miles

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

brake pedal soft.

nsr seat belt has slow recoil.

os steering inner joint has minor play

rear upper spring seats corroded.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 93,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pedal soft.

front discs worn and corroded.

front wishbone rear bush worn close to limit.

nsr seat belt has slow recoil.

nsr tyre badly cracking.

os steering inner joint has minor play

osf ball joint has wear but not excessive

osf tyre nailed and air loss.

osf tyre worn on edges.

rear upper spring seats corroded.

rotational noise at front wheels.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 83,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,587 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 79,892 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise o/s/f and n/s/f drum stick slight movement

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,859 miles

O/S/F Door mirror cracked but maintaining a rear view.

Oil leak.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,430 miles

drivers seat belt is slow to retract

Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drivers seat belt is slow to retract

Pass 10 Nov 2012 58,275 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,049 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 53,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,929 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,371 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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T12 TPK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 T12 TPK, 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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T12 TPK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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