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Y26 GMB

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,278 mi
Last recorded188,278 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY26 GMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 188,278 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 184,184 miles

Engine management light on.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 13 Dec 2024 184,184 miles

Engine management light on.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 180,141 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 176,059 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 171,198 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2021 171,198 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 165,084 miles

All brake discs corroded.

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 164,334 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 146,626 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 146,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 133,930 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 129,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,767 miles

slight wear o.s and n.s inner rack joints

Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 113,388 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,119 miles

slight play at offside and nearside inner steering rack joints.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 99,119 miles

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

slight play at offside and nearside inner steering rack joints.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,299 miles

slight play at offside and nearside inner steering rack joints.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,418 miles

slight play at offside and nearside inner steering rack joints.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,027 miles

slight damage to offside rear fog lamp lens.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,857 miles

minor damage to offside rear fog lamp lens.

signs of power steering fluid leakage:- keep in check.

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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Y26 GMB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y26 GMB, 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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Y26 GMB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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