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BL56 FJZ

2007 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,681 mi
Last recorded229,681 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro105,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 FJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 229,681 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 209,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

tow bar plug cover damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2024 202,730 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective haze affects beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at both upper coil springs mountings and tow bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Towbar component slightly damaged pin covers (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 202,730 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play offside track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective haze affects beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at both upper coil springs mountings and tow bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Towbar component slightly damaged pin covers (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 201,016 miles

i)drivers seat belt stitching edge frayed ii)near side headlamp lens hazy iii)front anti roll bar D bushes worn iii) off side outer constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

v)tow bar attachment off side corroded vi)rear electrical socket cover damaged vii)fluctuation on near side front brake reading viii)rear damper outer casing corroded near side rear

Fail 2 Feb 2023 201,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play anti roll bar linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

i)drivers seat belt stitching edge frayed ii)near side headlamp lens hazy iii)front anti roll bar D bushes worn iii) off side outer constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

v)tow bar attachment off side corroded vi)rear electrical socket cover damaged vii)fluctuation on near side front brake reading viii)rear damper outer casing corroded near side rear

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Undertray likely to become detached o/s rear (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 199,078 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 194,334 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 189,305 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 184,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 177,139 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 163,155 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 18 Jan 2017 163,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and corroded (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 146,745 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 146,745 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 130,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 130,721 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 115,344 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 115,344 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,060 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 80,318 miles

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

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

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

wipers smear

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,793 miles

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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BL56 FJZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 105,798 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 BL56 FJZ, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL56 FJZ is a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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