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FG56 ZDU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

163,912 mi
Last recorded163,912 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 163,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes and pipe on osr axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 163,911 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes and pipe on osr axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 139,438 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2024 139,438 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2023 123,752 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 121,884 miles

ABS pump Corroded

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear shock absorber 's corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2023 121,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ABS pump Corroded

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear shock absorber 's corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2022 116,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pump motor housing corroded (1.6 (e))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear offside & nearside brake back plates corroded

tow bar socket cover damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2022 116,626 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pump motor housing corroded (1.6 (e))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear offside & nearside brake back plates corroded

tow bar socket cover damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2021 110,260 miles

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

ABS pump /unit corroded

Central Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill slight damage

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged catch slightly sticking (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear offside & nearside back plate

Rear offside & nearside shock absorbers corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 110,260 miles

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

ABS pump /unit corroded

Central Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill slight damage

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged catch slightly sticking (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear offside & nearside back plate

Rear offside & nearside shock absorbers corroded

trailer socket cover missing

Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Coolant leak wheel arch trim damaged ()

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower sill edge slightly damaged

Offside Front seat belt catch slightly worn

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened axle to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside brake disc shields corroded

Rear offside & nearside shock absorber cases corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2019 99,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Coolant leak wheel arch trim damaged ()

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower sill edge slightly damaged

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

Offside Front seat belt catch slightly worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened axle to body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside brake disc shields corroded

Rear offside & nearside shock absorber cases corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,981 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing trim behind bumper damaged & loose

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower sill slight damage

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged catch slightly worn but still working (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt not fully returning back to rest position (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door stay worn

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

Rear Inner offside & nearside brake hose corroded ferrells

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

slight oil seepage below turbo & gearbox

Fail 12 Jul 2018 86,587 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing trim behind bumper damaged & loose

Nearside Front brake servo paint peeling off & corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower sill slight damage

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged catch slightly worn but still working (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt not fully returning back to rest position (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door stay worn

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

Rear Inner offside & nearside brake hose corroded ferrells

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

slight oil seepage below turbo & gearbox

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear end of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened two rear rods across rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear top plates (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded lip inner edges of front brake discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

offside front door stay worn

rear brake back plates corroded

slight damage offside lower sill edge

tank straps corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 72,364 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear end of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened two rear rods across rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing offside & nearside rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear top plates (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded lip inner edges of front brake discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside & nearside front (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

offside front door stay worn

offside front seat belt slow return

rear brake back plates corroded

slight damage offside lower sill edge

tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,623 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,598 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 58,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,934 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 52,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,589 miles

slight play in both trackrod ends

Fail 7 Oct 2013 48,589 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in both trackrod ends

Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,618 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,558 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,353 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 ZDU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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