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FN56 UOT

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,051 mi
Last recorded157,051 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 157,051 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 157,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 155,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2025 155,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2024 154,235 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2023 147,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroding

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 May 2023 147,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroding

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2022 142,080 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside park brake performance slightly low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Feb 2022 141,812 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,633 miles

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

Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 128,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 122,141 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNTS BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 112,859 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS SCRUBBED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 2MM (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS HOLED

Oil leak ENGINE / GEARBOX AREAS ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 112,859 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS SCRUBBED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS 3MM (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR PADS 2MM (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NEARSIDE (1.8.A.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS HOLED

Oil leak ENGINE / GEARBOX AREAS ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,193 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 98,193 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,098 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 75,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,077 miles

slight play in both inner track rod joints

Fail 27 Feb 2014 70,077 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

aux. drive belt slipping/worn

nearside rear tyre under inflated, no sign of foreign object in tyre

slight play in both inner track rod joints

spare tyre under inflated, possible puncture

undertray incorrectly fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 37,400 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,785 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 27,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,830 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 UOT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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