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YP56 YEL

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,026 mi
Last recorded155,026 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 155,026 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 144,210 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 144,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 137,171 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,747 miles

Oil leak from the engine area ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,271 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

misting of oil

Pass 10 Jun 2015 180,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 172,451 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 163,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 129,793 miles

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2011 99,475 miles

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

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

screen damaged outside swept area

Pass 6 Jan 2010 68,926 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 68,926 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 YEL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YEL, 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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YP56 YEL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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