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FN56 PFD

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

244,861 mi
Last recorded244,861 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 PFD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 244,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Sill Slightly Corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Sill Slightly Corroded

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 241,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2025 241,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 233,038 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 232,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 222,952 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 222,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 216,772 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 210,894 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 210,894 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2020 210,734 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 193,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 193,074 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 189,737 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 181,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2017 181,388 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 160,153 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth lower end.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Rear load bay boarded out.

Slight play nsf track rod end.

Some scratching on windscreen.

Some slightly untidy wiring in engine bay.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 160,153 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth lower end.

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Rear load bay boarded out.

Slight play nsf track rod end.

Some scratching on windscreen.

Some slightly untidy wiring in engine bay.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 148,099 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 139,298 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 129,715 miles

Play in nearside and offside steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 104,056 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 104,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,436 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 78,418 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,045 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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FN56 PFD is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FN56 PFD, 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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FN56 PFD is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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