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YA55 SFF

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

165,870 mi
Last recorded165,870 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 SFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 165,870 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Fail 5 Mar 2026 165,863 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis around spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis around spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 157,681 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 157,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 146,059 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 133,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and nearside rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear spring cups corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2022 133,694 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. and to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake cables in poor condition

rear spring cups corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 129,295 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clip on bulk head (engine bay) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 125,197 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 124,236 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 124,230 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dipswitch defective (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side virtually no reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just passes

Fail 27 Jun 2018 121,374 miles

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

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended won't release (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted on Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just passes

Pass 30 Jun 2017 119,226 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 119,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,240 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 106,796 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 94,339 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2014 94,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 83,520 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake sligthly binding

Pass 19 May 2012 76,797 miles

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 May 2012 76,796 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 70,256 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 70,256 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,429 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 52,785 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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YA55 SFF is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YA55 SFF, 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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YA55 SFF is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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