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FN56 PMY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,463 mi
Last recorded245,463 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 245,463 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 245,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 240,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 240,477 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 238,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 231,200 miles

drivers seat sponges worn to frame

o/s/f door check strap not working

accident damage under front of vehicle behind bumper

o/s/r and rear end o/s front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2018 231,196 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

rear indicators fading

slight play in steering rack

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage and noisy (2.1.5 (a))

accident damage under front of vehicle behind bumper

car /spanner light on

drivers seat sponges worn to frame

o/s/f door check strap not working

o/s/r and rear end o/s front to rear brake pipes corroding

o/s/r calliper handbrake linkage only traveling half travel

Pass 9 Nov 2017 222,722 miles

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF BRAKE PADS

Fail 9 Nov 2017 222,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF BRAKE PADS

Pass 16 Nov 2016 216,181 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST 17%

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

Fail 16 Nov 2016

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 76% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ONLY JUST PASSED PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY TEST 17%

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 18 Nov 2015 209,082 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 201,629 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 190,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 180,789 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 180,788 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 167,333 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 139,427 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 PMY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN56 PMY, 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 PMY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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