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FD55 KSY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

189,524 mi
Last recorded189,524 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 189,524 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

injector pipes very rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2026 189,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

injector pipes very rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2025 180,053 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 180,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 172,616 miles

Front os/ns jacking points coroded through.

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts/arms/upper spring platforms . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 172,615 miles

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

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

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

Front os/ns jacking points coroded through.

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounts/arms/upper spring platforms . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 165,085 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os spring tops/chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panard rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os front jack point coroded through,ns front jack coroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 165,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns/os spring tops/chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear panard rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os front jack point coroded through,ns front jack coroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 156,224 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear shocks slightly cororded, front suspension mounts slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 147,804 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 147,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 132,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s heap lamp pattern poor, rear shocks slightly corroded, rear suspension mounts/spring platforms slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 132,728 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s heap lamp pattern poor, rear shocks slightly corroded, rear suspension mounts/spring platforms slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 120,815 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 120,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,921 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 105,881 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers fail to park (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 101,442 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 101,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 88,095 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,821 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 80,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,846 miles

FRONT DISCS / WORN

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

REAR DISCS / WORN

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,020 miles

Play in N/S steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,132 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 59,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,962 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,494 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 37,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,444 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 KSY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FD55 KSY, 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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FD55 KSY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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