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FD55 KGX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,082 mi
Last recorded168,082 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 KGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 168,082 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective will not open (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock mount corroded

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 159,235 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 149,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 140,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 132,146 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 May 2021 124,787 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 124,787 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 117,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 117,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 110,821 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 102,411 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 102,411 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 102,411 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 95,484 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 95,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 87,771 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 81,633 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 81,633 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,426 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,426 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 66,431 miles

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

offside front bumper damaged (no sharp edges)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 38,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,226 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,573 miles

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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FD55 KGX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD55 KGX, 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 FD55 KGX registered?

FD55 KGX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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