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Y23 LYS

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

186,383 mi
Last recorded186,383 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 LYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 186,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 183,018 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 179,295 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 176,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 174,321 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 174,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 167,092 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Advise play in shocker top mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 167,092 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Advise play in shocker top mount

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 157,826 miles

Nearside Front shocker has slight misting of oil around

Offside Front Tyre getting close to the limit

both front jacking points rusty

front discs in poor condition

misting of oil around steering rack

rear discs pitted

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2019 157,754 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached anti roll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shocker has slight misting of oil around

Offside Front Tyre getting close to the limit

both front jacking points rusty

front discs in poor condition

misting of oil around steering rack

rear discs pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 151,543 miles

front pads around 70% worn

misting of oil around gear box

slight misting of oil around engine

slight misting of oil around steering rack (no leaks )

slightly rusty around both front jacking points

Fail 21 Jun 2018 151,543 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

front pads around 70% worn

misting of oil around gear box

slight misting of oil around engine

slight misting of oil around steering rack (no leaks )

slightly rusty around both front jacking points

Pass 24 Jun 2017 144,694 miles

engine sounds tappy

front discs have slight lip

front pads getting low

oil staining around steering rack but cant see any leaks

rear discs pitted

slight leak from gearbox oil level plug

Fail 19 Jun 2017 144,694 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on outer edge marked in yellow 195/65/16c (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washers cant hear pump (8.2.3)

engine sounds tappy

front discs have slight lip

front pads getting low

oil staining around steering rack but cant see any leaks

rear discs pitted

slight leak from gearbox oil level plug

Pass 13 Jun 2016 136,955 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 130,021 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 130,021 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,312 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak from radiator

faulty clutch [pedal on floor]

management light on

Fail 30 Jun 2014 121,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak from radiator

faulty clutch [pedal on floor]

management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,933 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 101,696 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 101,656 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,869 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 92,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,680 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 76,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 76,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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Y23 LYS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y23 LYS, 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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Y23 LYS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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