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WG56 AKZ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

159,756 mi
Last recorded159,756 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 159,756 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 159,593 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2019 149,570 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 149,536 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 139,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 139,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 139,577 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 139,545 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 131,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end shaft (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 130,920 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end shaft (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end shaft (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake only just met limits and could do with some adjustment

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 120,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 120,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 108,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 108,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,645 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 97,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (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 21 Oct 2011 89,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 89,128 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,534 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside rear light cover damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2010 78,532 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear light cover damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,366 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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WG56 AKZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 AKZ, 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 AKZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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