MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drivers seat in poor condition.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside rear corroded, tow bar etc.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drivers seat in poor condition.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside rear corroded, tow bar etc.
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding Both. (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tow bar corroded.
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
oil leak
steering rack inner knuckle joints have slight play
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lense (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
oil leak
steering rack inner knuckle joints have slight play
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres wearing/balding on edges
both handbrake cables rusty/corroded
windscreen washer bottle insecure. (bolt and large washer required)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
both front tyres wearing/balding on edges
both handbrake cables rusty/corroded
washer fluid bottle insecure. (screw and large washer missing)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s & o/s inner steering rack joints wearing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s & o/s inner steering rack joints wearing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU55 OVP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Orange with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 VU55 OVP, 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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VU55 OVP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 February 2006.
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