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VK06 MTU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,699 mi
Last recorded180,699 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 MTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 180,699 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 174,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 172,274 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 161,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 161,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 155,284 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 155,284 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 152,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 145,135 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 124,183 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front lower glass missing

offside rear fog lens broken

Fail 26 Jun 2013 124,183 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front lower glass missing

offside rear fog lens broken

Pass 21 Jun 2012 111,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

no spare?

o/s/r lens broken;

Pass 27 Jun 2011 93,234 miles

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)

o/s/f lower mirror broken,

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,785 miles

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

Oil leak

both wiper blade ends split

brake warning light on dash

o/s/r lower mirror missing

rear centre stop light on door inop.

Fail 25 Jun 2010 78,785 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both wiper blade ends split

brake warning light on dash

o/s/r lower mirror missing

rear centre stop light on door inop.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 60,508 miles

front discs liped on edges

front pads incorrectly fitted

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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VK06 MTU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK06 MTU, 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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VK06 MTU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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