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YP56 PZX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

213,765 mi
Last recorded213,765 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 PZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 213,765 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 213,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 212,832 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 201,675 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 201,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 192,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 182,721 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 182,721 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 177,316 miles

Battery Light On During Test

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 168,715 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 162,837 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 135,179 miles

rear plate

Fail 9 Dec 2016 135,179 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

rear plate

Pass 10 Dec 2015 129,274 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 112,302 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 112,302 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,802 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,950 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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YP56 PZX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YP56 PZX, 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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What year was YP56 PZX registered?

YP56 PZX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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