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VK06 MZV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

273,405 mi
Last recorded273,405 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 273,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s, n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 273,395 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s, n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s, n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 272,930 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 272,923 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s=n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 264,861 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from engine bay (engine oil / PAS fluid) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in upper McPherson strut mounting. Not considered excessive.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 264,803 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement detached (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from engine bay (engine oil / PAS fluid) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in upper McPherson strut mounting. Not considered excessive.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 259,384 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 259,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

wiper not park correctly

Pass 28 Sep 2016 245,082 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 245,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 226,371 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 226,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 210,076 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2014 210,076 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 183,109 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 183,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 159,478 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 159,478 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 144,816 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 144,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

2 front tyres low

air bag fault

engine light fault

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre, tread also low

only offside windscreen washer working, but clears drivers veiw ok

wear and rust front and rear brake disc's

wiper blades worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 134,036 miles

Wear front and rear brake disc's

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2010 134,036 miles

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

Wear front and rear brake disc's

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 114,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 114,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MZV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VK06 MZV, 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 MZV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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