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DN56 CVA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

164,642 mi
Last recorded164,642 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 CVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 164,642 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, rear along axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 164,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside and offside (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated towbar wiring (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured above gearbox, rubbing on gear linkage (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Also anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, rear along axle to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

oil pressure/level warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Jan 2023 152,928 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 152,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake discs deteriorating

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake flexi-hose slightly kinked / not fitted correctly

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 141,353 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 141,353 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 126,579 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 126,579 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 121,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,877 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 116,700 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated main engine/body earth corroded,likely to fail (4.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 116,579 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust system insecure centre joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges tow bar socket insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated main engine/body earth corroded,likely to fail (4.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 112,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 111,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 110,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged OUTER RIM DAMAGED (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim WHEEL RIM (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 110,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick WORN THIN (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged OUTER RIM DAMAGED (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim WHEEL RIM (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 98,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

centre hand brake cable slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear bumper slighty damaged

oil leak

service light on

Fail 12 Feb 2014 98,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

centre hand brake cable slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

offside rear bumper slighty damaged

oil leak

service light on

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,038 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,036 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 64,332 miles

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

front number plate

nearside front tyre not correct load rating for a van

offside rear tyre has surface cracks

Fail 4 May 2011 64,328 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front number plate

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

offside rear tyre has surface cracks

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,124 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake imbalance 18%

Fail 4 Jan 2010 48,124 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake imbalance 18%

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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DN56 CVA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN56 CVA, 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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DN56 CVA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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