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VE55 RVC

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,891 mi
Last recorded166,891 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 RVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 166,891 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 163,603 miles

Engins has oil leak

Lower Gearbox mounting defective engine/gearbox ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 158,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 158,256 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f brake hose fouling trim

Pass 8 Feb 2018 157,926 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly nearside and offside (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has damaged sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has damaged sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 152,646 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 152,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 147,375 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 147,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 141,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in nearside and offside steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has slight damaged sidewall

Fail 5 Feb 2015 141,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in nearside and offside steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front tyre has slight damaged sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2014 135,593 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 129,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 129,402 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 122,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre damaged sidewall

Fail 26 Jan 2012 122,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2011 116,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 108,197 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 108,197 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 84,401 miles

handbrake did not lock out on RBT

slight play in both steering rack arms

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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VE55 RVC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VE55 RVC, 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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VE55 RVC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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