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YF06 VYA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

216,529 mi
Last recorded216,529 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF06 VYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 216,529 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 216,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 212,826 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 212,826 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 204,349 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2022 204,349 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

engine has oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2021 195,632 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 185,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2020 185,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 175,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 167,084 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 167,072 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lens broken (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 155,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 149,296 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 149,296 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 140,021 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,354 miles

oil leak requires investigation

Fail 30 May 2014 123,607 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front wheel has bind on brakes

oil leak requires investigation

Pass 2 Sep 2012 77,444 miles

high level brake light inoprative

Fail 2 Sep 2012 77,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level brake light inoprative

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,329 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,489 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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YF06 VYA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF06 VYA, 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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YF06 VYA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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