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FH55 VBC

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,318 mi
Last recorded190,318 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 VBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 190,318 miles

Both front suspension top mounts are worn

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Poss tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Antiroll bar link boot split

Fail 20 Sep 2021 190,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Mirror has multple cracks (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension top mounts are worn

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Poss tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Antiroll bar link boot split

Pass 21 Sep 2020 183,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 175,747 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 175,747 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 159,611 miles

Coolant leak radiator (N/S and O/S bottom corners) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 R16 C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion;nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 159,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/65 R16 C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator (N/S and O/S bottom corners) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65 R16 C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion;nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 140,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 140,359 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 125,760 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded rusty (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind mirror (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 125,419 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage driver's mirror housing. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nearside rear brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

advise obstructions in driver's view removed from dash board prior to test.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 108,576 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 97,890 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 97,890 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 89,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,032 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 83,032 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,908 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 30 Sep 2009 52,260 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 52,260 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,365 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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FH55 VBC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH55 VBC, 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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FH55 VBC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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