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FG06 XZX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,232 mi
Last recorded166,232 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 166,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 159,327 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 148,496 miles

Front Brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Rear Fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2022 138,300 miles

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2021 129,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 129,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 119,225 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear outer lense cover broken

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 119,221 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear outer lense cover broken

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,467 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 109,462 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very little reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 pitted due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 98,408 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 98,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 94,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper end cap damaged and insecure

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

Pass 20 May 2016 88,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 81,072 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 76,374 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 76,362 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 69,624 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,294 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming low/close to ware markers

rear pads becoming low

Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

eml lamp on dash

nearside rear tyre becoming low/close to ware markers

rear pads becoming low

Pass 9 May 2011 53,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 43,686 miles

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/r rack slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,741 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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FG06 XZX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FG06 XZX, 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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FG06 XZX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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