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FG56 UJE

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,991 mi
Last recorded179,991 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 UJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 179,991 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and OSR on top of coil spring mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 174,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 170,071 miles

oil leaking.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 166,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 160,561 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 158,646 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 158,629 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 154,809 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 154,084 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipes Behind Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipes at Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play @ Wheel

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play @ Wheel

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear High Level Brake Light Inop

Pass 24 Nov 2018 142,165 miles

Gearbox mounting defective engine mounting lower rear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear light broken.

oil leak.

Fail 24 Nov 2018 142,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective engine mounting lower rear.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear light broken.

oil leak.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 127,590 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 127,590 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,297 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,383 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 87,495 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 87,495 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,373 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2012 82,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 78,483 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 71,832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,000 miles

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

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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FG56 UJE 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 FG56 UJE, 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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FG56 UJE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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