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ET56 FAB

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,960 mi
Last recorded79,960 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET56 FAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,960 miles

Offside Rear anti roll link slight play

play in steering rack ram

rear pads unable to see inner ones advise check

Fail 1 Mar 2019 79,960 miles

Offside Rear anti roll link slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

play in steering rack ram

rear pads unable to see inner ones advise check

Pass 13 Apr 2016 152,518 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 152,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 149,109 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 30 Jan 2014 131,559 miles

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

accelerator pedal anti slip pad missing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 131,559 miles

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

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

accelerator pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 114,079 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 114,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 96,865 miles

Throttle pedal missing

Fail 31 Jan 2012 96,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Throttle pedal missing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 84,219 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 84,218 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,144 miles

n/s centre door damaged

n/s/r tyre side wall scuffed

o/s mirror cracked ok for test

o/s silli dented

slight play in steering rack arms

spare tyre side wall damaged

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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ET56 FAB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ET56 FAB, 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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What year was ET56 FAB registered?

ET56 FAB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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