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FN56 UWG

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,156 mi
Last recorded128,156 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,156 miles

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Spilt on end

Offside Front Wiper Blade Spilt on end

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 128,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Spilt on end

Offside Front Wiper Blade Spilt on end

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 121,319 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes front to rear to calipers corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump damp (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective below limit ()

both front lower arms look different billed

Fail 3 Apr 2017 121,319 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes front to rear to calipers corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly brake cables look different lengths

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component pump damp (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective below limit ()

both front lower arms look different billed

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,063 miles

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

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

n/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre tread starting to wear

slight oil leak from power steering pump

wiper blades starting to wear

Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,055 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

n/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre tread starting to wear

slight oil leak from power steering pump

wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,892 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Mar 2014 77,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,640 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,186 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,343 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 37,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,798 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 UWG is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

FN56 UWG is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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