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FN56 UPB

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,244 mi
Last recorded126,244 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 126,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre nearly WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly discoloured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + inner edge NEARLY WORN TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section to first flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os leading to caliper flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both ns and os (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os platforms and mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 24 Jan 2018 126,244 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre nearly WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly discoloured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + inner edge NEARLY WORN TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section to first flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os leading to caliper flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 18%

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both ns and os (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os platforms and mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 28 Jan 2017 118,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to osr brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 118,099 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to osr brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,602 miles

Both front wheel arch liners damaged

Drivers seat base and back frame poking though

Engine fault light on

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush worn

Offside Lower mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Sep 2015 110,602 miles

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

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

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

Both front wheel arch liners damaged

Drivers seat base and back frame poking though

Engine fault light on

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush worn

Offside Lower mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,299 miles

Engine management light is on.

Fail 5 Sep 2014 96,299 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

nsf mac strutt moist

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,989 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

glow plug warning lamp on

Fail 6 Sep 2013 81,989 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

glow plug warning lamp on

Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,197 miles

slight accident damage to rear steps

Fail 6 Sep 2012 71,197 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight accident damage to rear steps

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,585 miles

slight damage to rear step

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,653 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,020 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 UPB is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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