2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

7,131 MOT tests in 2024. 45.1% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time45.1%
Failed or needed repairs54.9%
Typical mileage at test150,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,131 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.3%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working7.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.7%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.7%
  9. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics52.1%
  2. Brakes45.3%
  3. Suspension43.2%
  4. Steering15.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.8%
  6. Body & chassis10.5%
  7. Tyres8.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine28.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 45.1% of 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,131 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).