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VX06 BHU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

249,019 mi
Last recorded249,019 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 BHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 249,019 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 249,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety poss turbo feed pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 234,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 228,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 222,428 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 211,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 206,147 miles

osr caliper sticking

Pass 23 Feb 2017 198,428 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 198,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling wheel (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205 fitted not 195 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 184,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 168,999 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 168,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 157,937 miles

both front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 129,165 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 105,952 miles

o/s rear brake down on efficiency

Fail 15 Feb 2012 105,951 miles

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

o/s rear brake down on efficiency

Pass 22 Feb 2011 84,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 659,823 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,656 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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VX06 BHU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VX06 BHU, 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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VX06 BHU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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