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FN56 UPA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,435 mi
Last recorded100,435 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 100,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 98,865 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 97,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,232 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Both tyres perished on outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2023 97,232 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Both tyres perished on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,449 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear park brake just pass

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,079 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 74,079 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

odd springs rear axle

slight noise at n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jun 2016 63,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

odd springs rear axle

slight noise at n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,053 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

odd springs rear axle

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,557 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,697 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 45,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,568 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 35,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 27,254 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,775 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,074 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 UPA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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