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FN56 UTO

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,360 mi
Last recorded127,360 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 127,360 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2025 127,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,964 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 117,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056516c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 108,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 108,994 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount bearing bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top strut bearing / mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 103,726 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 98,816 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 98,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,734 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting has movement /play when compared to nearside but only when body is jacked and when suspension is hanging, No play evident with wheel on ground with load applied by play detectors.

Fail 14 Oct 2020 98,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper strut top mounting has movement /play when compared to nearside but only when body is jacked and when suspension is hanging, No play evident with wheel on ground with load applied by play detectors.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 89,769 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,015 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 80,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp extinguishes when brake pedal applied. (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working extinguishes when brake applied only when position lamps are on. (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,495 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,305 miles

drive belt whine

windscreen marked by wiper blade

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,635 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,902 miles

slight mark from deffective wiper but not impairing vision

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,562 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 60,562 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,458 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,031 miles

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

windscreen marked n/s from deffective wiper but not impairing vision

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,643 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 UTO 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 68%.

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

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