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DV56 HXF

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,479 mi
Last recorded190,479 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 HXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 190,479 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount Play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring and Shock Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 190,479 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount Play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring and Shock Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 180,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 172,499 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 167,125 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 159,185 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer n/sf outer cv boot covered in silicone

Fail 29 Dec 2021 159,184 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer n/sf outer cv boot covered in silicone

brake pedal travel excessive

Pass 16 Dec 2020 152,919 miles

Offside Front tyre worn off on inner edge

play in inner rack joints

Pass 10 Dec 2019 146,997 miles

Offside Front Upper strut bearing not sat correctly,no play detected ,but advise closer inspection asap

damage to both outer sills

service /glow plug lamps illuminated

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 6 Dec 2019 146,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + anti roll bar fouling other components ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously misaligned all valve stems being cut by incorrect hub caps (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre near the limit -1.95mm

Offside Front Upper strut bearing not sat correctly,no play detected ,but advise closer inspection asap

amount of play in front suspension unknown (limited vision ) due to the serious amount of play in the nearside track rod end

brake pedal creeping slightly ,advise closer inspection

damage to both outer sills

oil leak

rear discs corroded

service /glow plug lamps illuminated

Pass 27 Dec 2018 139,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 139,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 136,465 miles

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front seat belt retraction slow weak

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 136,465 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front seat belt retraction slow weak

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 129,517 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 129,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 115,477 miles

Nearside + offside front top shock mounts slight movement

Nearside Front mirror glass slightly cracked

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

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch + side of van slight damage

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

Offside Rear lamp slight damage

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

slight movement in nearside + offside front arb d bushes

slight movement in nearside e+ offside front inner steering arms

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner to outer sill slight damage

nearside front mirror glass slightly cracked

slight damage to nearside rear outer quarter + wheel arch

slight movement in nearside + offside front arb d bushes + link arm ball joints

slight movement in offside front top shock mounting

Fail 9 Jul 2014 99,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner to outer sill slight damage

nearside front mirror glass slightly cracked

slight damage to nearside rear outer quarter + wheel arch

slight movement in nearside + offside front arb d bushes + link arm ball joints

slight movement in offside front top shock mounting

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,379 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside + offside front tyres getting low

nearside front inner to outer sill slight damage

slight damage to offside rear outer quarter + wheel arch

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,379 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside + offside front tyres getting low

nearside front inner to outer sill slight damage

slight damage to offside rear outer quarter + wheel arch

Pass 2 May 2012 74,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,505 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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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DV56 HXF is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV56 HXF, 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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DV56 HXF is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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