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FG56 UPC

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,276 mi
Last recorded168,276 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 UPC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 168,276 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (no visual leak detected) (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 163,435 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (no visual leak detected) (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2023 163,238 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper mounting plate holed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper mounting plate holed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (no visual leak detected) (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2022 158,044 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear coil springs upper mounting plates corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2022 157,931 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear coil springs upper mounting plates corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 151,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2021 151,418 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2020 144,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (rear part of front to rear brake pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 138,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear offside + nearside brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper mounts play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 130,836 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 130,817 miles

Brake cable damaged front cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,959 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside driveshaft inner flange to gearbox oil leak

rear nearside brake pipe corroded

rear nearside tyre edges worn

Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,883 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside driveshaft inner flange to gearbox oil leak

rear nearside tyre edges worn

Pass 21 Nov 2016 117,742 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 111,181 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 111,156 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 97,690 miles

brake master cylinder level slightly low

slight play rack arms

Fail 19 Nov 2013 97,596 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

brake master cylinder level slightly low

slight play rack arms

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,157 miles

slight play front nearside rack arm

Fail 17 Sep 2012 89,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front nearside tyre edge worn

rear nearside tyre edge worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,737 miles

front nearside steering rack arm slight play

Fail 21 Nov 2011 82,708 miles

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

front nearside steering rack arm slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,870 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

rear inner brake pads on limit

slight play inner track rods

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,141 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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FG56 UPC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FG56 UPC, 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 UPC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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