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DE56 EBF

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

174,159 mi
Last recorded174,159 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 EBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 174,159 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 174,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 168,934 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 167,019 miles

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Spring Mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 158,278 miles

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 148,908 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 139,907 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Reflector cracked

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,485 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 130,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 126,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 126,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 122,190 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 114,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 105,128 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 105,128 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,895 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,883 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 92,879 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,477 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 55,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,942 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,988 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 38,882 miles

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

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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DE56 EBF is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DE56 EBF, 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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DE56 EBF is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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