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FN56 UPC

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,154 mi
Last recorded138,154 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 138,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 134,593 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 127,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe to hose pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in nearside off steering rack.

Pass 8 Dec 2022 122,785 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 122,667 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 120,283 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 26 Nov 2021 120,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe pitted. (1.1.11 (c))

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,574 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front antiroll link bj rubber slight damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

childseats fitted both front seats unable to test adult belts

Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,915 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 95,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 78,897 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 16 May 2017 78,897 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2016 72,465 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 72,465 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 64,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 55,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,653 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 19,793 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 14,255 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 14,255 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 UPC 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 UPC, 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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What year was FN56 UPC registered?

FN56 UPC is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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