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FN56 USE

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,651 mi
Last recorded115,651 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,651 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 112,307 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 112,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,315 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 92,802 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 92,802 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Inner joint (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Inner joint (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,910 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 85,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 79,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,709 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 72,709 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 69,626 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 69,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 60,769 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 42,499 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,802 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 36,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,530 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 31,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 USE 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 65.2%.

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 USE, 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 USE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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