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FN56 UNZ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

213,520 mi
Last recorded213,520 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 UNZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 213,520 miles

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

Handbrake lever long travel

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 186,026 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 171,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 171,668 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 161,472 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged damaged /cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed rear not closing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 161,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sidedoor panel missing / broken clips (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle not releasing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged damaged /cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed rear not closing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 155,645 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged both off side valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 149,614 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 149,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 143,263 miles

Rear Seats Removed At Time Of Retest

Fail 23 Jun 2020 143,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,261 miles

Rear seat has been removed from vehicle

Fail 28 Jan 2019 118,250 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Brake hose insecure & fowling on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt will not recoil (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Brake hose insecure & fowling on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake discs have corossion

Near side rear hand brake has a low reading

Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,749 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 109,746 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 100,128 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,183 miles

Slight play in Nearside front anti roll bar bush

Small crack in front number plate

Fail 20 Apr 2016 96,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in Nearside front anti roll bar bush

Small crack in front number plate

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 87,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,128 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 58,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,996 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 31,996 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 24,299 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 24,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,526 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 UNZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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