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FH55 XKS

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,827 mi
Last recorded148,827 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 148,827 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 195,978 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2022 142,967 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 140,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 137,647 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 137,647 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 133,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 127,444 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 122,547 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 122,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 117,225 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 117,224 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 109,835 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 105,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,808 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 101,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,259 miles

Cut in sidewall of o/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewallnot deep enough to reach cords.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,949 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 75,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,271 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 60,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,700 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,691 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 XKS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 FH55 XKS, 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 XKS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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