2006 Vauxhall Vivaro · 28,874 MOT tests
2006 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2006 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 53.8% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Vivaro years (28,874 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 53.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 148,150
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,874
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.6% of tests fail here (195% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics30.4%
- Suspension27.8%
- Brakes24.2%
- Steering13.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8.2%
- Tyres7.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 10.44%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.97%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 8.08%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 7.02%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Stop lamp not working 5.19%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.75%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (23.03%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.97%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.4%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.97%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.58%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2006 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 53.8% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 20 Vivaro years (28,874 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (10.44% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.97% of tests), position lamp not working (8.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 148,150 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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