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FN06 VZW

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,640 mi
Last recorded139,640 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 VZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 139,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 2mm Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 May 2026 139,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 2mm Remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 138,332 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 May 2025 138,332 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2024 134,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all 4 jacking points/outer sills are distorted.

steering is slightly stiff in operation

Pass 29 Mar 2023 132,821 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 132,806 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 132,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both outer sills distorted - n/s + o/s

Fail 19 Apr 2022 132,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both outer sills distorted - n/s + o/s

Pass 2 Oct 2020 128,239 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 128,236 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 118,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,238 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 106,499 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2017 106,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,117 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,194 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the edges and are cracking on the sidewalls

o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

steering rack has play both sides

Fail 10 Apr 2015 87,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres are wearing on the edges and are cracking on the sidewalls

o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

steering rack has play both sides

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,553 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 78,553 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,428 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 59,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,897 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,625 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FN06 VZW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FN06 VZW, 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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FN06 VZW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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