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FN56 USO

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,151 mi
Last recorded185,151 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 185,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 148,487 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 93,483 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 88,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 80,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread. dot code 2017 (205/65/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 80,861 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread. dot code 2017 (205/65/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall perishing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,969 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 70,969 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 63,161 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,639 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,374 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 45,162 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 45,162 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 42,504 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,695 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 37,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,947 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 26,831 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 26,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,233 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 20,233 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 15,879 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,716 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 USO 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 USO, 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 USO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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