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FH55 ZRO

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,262 mi
Last recorded167,262 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 167,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area - impact damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area - impact damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 166,423 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area - impact damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster outer lens cover impact damaged but not affecting operation

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens cluster missing - risk of ingress

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area - impact damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 155,707 miles

BOTH upper & lower engine mounting rubbers deteriorating but not allowing for excessive movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill area - impact damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster outer lens cover impact damaged but not affecting operation

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill area - impact damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 144,922 miles

Airbag light intermittently flickering on during inspection - ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

BOTH upper & lower engine mounting rubbers deteriorating but not allowing for excessive play/movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill area - impact damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Handbrake performance low in comparison to offside -JUST MEETING REQUIRED GUIDELINES FOR MOT ON IMBALANCE

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster lens cover impact damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill area - impact damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 136,110 miles

BOTH nearside & offside lower sill edges (lower sections) damaged

BOTH upper & lower engine mountings (rear) rubbers deteriorating allowing for movement not deemed excessive.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread pattern worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tread pattern - monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Lamp cluster lens damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread pattern worn very unevenly & close to minimum tread depth - monitor. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Lamp cluster lens missing not affecting bulb operation/or correct colour emitted

Fail 1 Aug 2022 136,110 miles

BOTH nearside & offside lower sill edges (lower sections) damaged

BOTH upper & lower engine mountings (rear) rubbers deteriorating allowing for movement not deemed excessive.

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread pattern worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tread pattern - monitor (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Lamp cluster lens damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread pattern worn very unevenly & close to minimum tread depth - monitor. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Lamp cluster lens missing not affecting bulb operation/or correct colour emitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 122,999 miles

Nearside inner rack joint slight play

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 122,991 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside inner rack joint slight play

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 110,734 miles

High level brake light lens cover partially missing

Nearside Rear Outer Exterior trim moulding loose but not considered insecure

Offside Front Outer Exterior trim moulding missing but not exposing sharp edges

Play & movement in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Dec 2018 100,920 miles

Slight play/movement in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,275 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,883 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside sliding door trim loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 7 Feb 2017 89,883 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty incomplete (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside sliding door trim loose

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,152 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 85,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,058 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,257 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 68,257 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,281 miles

front and rear tyres are a different size. advise

front wipers not parking on intermittant wipe, advise

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,489 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,353 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,144 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 28,546 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 ZRO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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