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VX06 GEK

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,279 mi
Last recorded104,279 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 104,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 104,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,964 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 95,964 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,469 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,624 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 75,624 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 67,649 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,044 miles

front brake discs worn

slight splits n/s/r tyre walls

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,963 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,551 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 43,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,242 miles

slight splits in n/s/r tyre wall

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 GEK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GEK, 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 GEK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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