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EF56 ZNL

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,668 mi
Last recorded156,668 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 ZNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 156,668 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2026 156,639 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 152,970 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 150,244 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 150,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 148,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has slight play

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 148,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has slight play

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 145,919 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 141,223 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 138,203 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,811 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2017 106,604 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 102,653 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 17 Sep 2016 102,653 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,379 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 97,379 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 92,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 84,338 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,429 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 57,101 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 57,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

offside front and rear tyre inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,584 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Nov 2009 37,584 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wiper blades in poor condition

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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EF56 ZNL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF56 ZNL, 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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EF56 ZNL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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