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BJ56 FDC

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

252,027 mi
Last recorded252,027 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 FDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 252,027 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 249,140 miles

Nearside sill damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill damage

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

Rear chassis rusty condition

Fail 30 Jul 2025 249,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill damage

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

Rear chassis rusty condition

Pass 26 Jan 2024 246,085 miles

Nearside outer and inner sill damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside outer and inner sill damage

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

Rear inner cross member [behind rear bumper] corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2024 246,085 miles

Nearside outer and inner sill damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside outer and inner sill damage

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

Rear inner cross member [behind rear bumper] corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 242,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Dec 2021 238,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside outer sill damage

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

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

Offside ouer sill damage

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 236,137 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 227,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2019 227,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2018 218,938 miles

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

Nearside front lower suspension arm is cast and offside is pressed steel

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 210,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 202,403 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 186,438 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2013 165,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 154,540 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres worn

o/side rear tyre has splits

Fail 22 Nov 2012 154,540 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyres worn

o/side rear tyre has splits

Pass 30 Nov 2011 126,623 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear engine mounting has excessive play

slight play in o/side track rod

Fail 30 Nov 2011 126,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear engine mounting has excessive play

slight play in o/side track rod

Pass 24 Nov 2010 97,375 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 97,371 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,671 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 67,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BJ56 FDC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ56 FDC, 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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BJ56 FDC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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