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WG56 AKN

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,392 mi
Last recorded175,392 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 175,392 miles

Coolant leak Coolant leaking and tank empty ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 166,685 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Door mirror top section missing

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

Slight injector chuff heard when under bonnet

Fail 3 Apr 2019 166,122 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Door mirror top section missing

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

Slight injector chuff heard when under bonnet.

Pass 24 Apr 2018 158,685 miles

Nearside top mirror glass missing

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

Oil leak ()

Slight injector leak

Pass 18 Mar 2017 152,023 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 149,596 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 144,329 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 144,320 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2014 138,325 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 138,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 132,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 127,484 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 127,484 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 120,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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cover under engine loose

Pass 26 Nov 2010 120,208 miles

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cover under engine loose

Pass 7 Oct 2010 119,054 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 119,049 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 104,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

o/s/f part of bumper loose

Fail 22 Oct 2009 104,419 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

o/s/f part of bumper loose

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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WG56 AKN 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 63.2%.

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 WG56 AKN, 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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WG56 AKN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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