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VK56 WLA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,728 mi
Last recorded203,728 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 WLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 203,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 198,903 miles

bonnet stay missing.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 186,577 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner sill damaged.

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay missing. and bonnet damaged.

egr pipe cut on front exhaust box.

engine warning lamp on.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 186,547 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine gearbox to sub frame. (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Inner sill damaged.

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay missing. and bonnet damaged.

egr pipe cut on front exhaust box.

engine warning lamp on.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 168,703 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 168,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 155,139 miles

Bonnet open stay missing

Front No plate damagaed but still legible.

Front brake linings appear to be getting low

N/S washer weak

N/S wiper split/damaged but sufficient for MOT requirements

O/S/R tyre bald on the outer part of ''secondary'' tread.

Rear particulate filter hose broken

Fail 14 Jun 2014 155,139 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bonnet open stay missing

Front No plate damagaed but still legible.

Front brake linings appear to be getting low

N/S washer weak

N/S wiper split/damaged but sufficient for MOT requirements

O/S/R tyre bald on the outer part of ''secondary'' tread.

Rear particulate filter hose broken

Pass 12 Jun 2013 143,244 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 129,489 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 129,489 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 113,728 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 113,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 79,455 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,399 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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VK56 WLA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK56 WLA, 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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VK56 WLA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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