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FG56 VAH

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,173 mi
Last recorded87,173 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,173 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 86,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 81,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Load door not opening from the outside but still able to access load area from sidedoors

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake binding slightly and slight imbalance to opposite brake when brakes applied slowly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle identification number only just readable

rear springs mounting plates and chassis area corroded

slight play in steering arm inner joints/steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2021 81,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Load door not opening from the outside but still able to access load area from sidedoors

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake binding slightly and slight imbalance to opposite brake when brakes applied slowly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Vehicle identification number only just readable

rear springs mounting plates and chassis area corroded

slight play in steering arm inner joints/steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,780 miles

Nearside rear door doesn't open from the outside

Oil leak from engine

Play in nearside front lower ball joint

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear chassis corroded around coil spring hangers

Vehicle identification number only just readable

Fail 16 Jan 2020 79,723 miles

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

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

Nearside rear door doesn't open from the outside

Oil leak from engine

Play in nearside front lower ball joint

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear chassis corroded around coil spring hangers

Vehicle identification number only just readable

Pass 1 Feb 2019 77,342 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,705 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 62,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,279 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 56,123 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,956 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 44,462 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no spare wheel

Fail 2 Nov 2012 35,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,526 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,455 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack track rod

Fail 18 Nov 2011 28,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside front steering rack track rod

Pass 1 Dec 2010 22,546 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,408 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 VAH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAH, 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 FG56 VAH registered?

FG56 VAH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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