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YT56 GYV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

208,605 mi
Last recorded208,605 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 GYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 208,605 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 May 2025 208,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2024 198,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 172,829 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Fail 17 Jan 2023 172,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Pass 8 Feb 2020 171,330 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 165,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 156,870 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 150,016 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 150,016 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 144,209 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 140,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 128,584 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,681 miles

Engine splash cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of the underside of vehicle

Near-side rear wheel bearing has slight play

Near-side tie-rod has slight play

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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YT56 GYV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT56 GYV, 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 YT56 GYV registered?

YT56 GYV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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