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YC06 HWV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

173,094 mi
Last recorded173,094 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 HWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 173,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2025 173,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2024 166,709 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 166,709 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2023 161,057 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2023 161,054 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 156,221 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 152,300 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 146,935 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 139,464 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 139,464 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 135,215 miles

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

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

engine bay and under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 May 2017 125,557 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 May 2016 117,734 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 May 2015 109,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 100,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 96,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 96,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 88,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 88,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 83,370 miles

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

front disces inner surface

n s r tyre no weight ratingon tyre

Pass 10 May 2010 75,152 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 75,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,164 miles

lower braking effort recorded at offside rear brake

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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YC06 HWV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YC06 HWV, 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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YC06 HWV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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