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FN56 UWO

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,138 mi
Last recorded126,138 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 126,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front top strut mount worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

lower engine mounting/stabiliser bush worn

Pass 23 Jun 2025 113,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear brake pies corroded at flexible brake pipe unions. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

accident damage to nearside and offside sliding load area doors but secure in closed position.

Fail 23 Jun 2025 113,436 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of both front to rear brake pies corroded at flexible brake pipe unions. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

accident damage to nearside and offside sliding load area doors but secure in closed position.

Pass 21 Jun 2024 104,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside side loading door damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 95,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe running along lower suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe running along lower suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

accident damage nearside side loading door area

Fail 21 Jun 2023 95,247 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output outer lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe running along lower suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe running along lower suspension arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

accident damage nearside side loading door area

Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing around side wall and in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 88,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing around side wall and in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 82,499 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,430 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has minor leak.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 66,057 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,800 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 55,451 miles

Nearside rear Tyre has cut

Fail 22 Jul 2016 55,450 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Unable to test due to no washers (8.2.2)

Nearside rear Tyre has cut

Pass 24 Jul 2015 45,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 45,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

rear step and osf wheel arch pan have some accident damage

Fail 29 Jul 2014 41,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear step and osf wheel arch pan have some accident damage

Fail 19 Jul 2013 37,672 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,506 miles

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

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

small cut in sidewall of nsf tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,413 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 27,413 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,182 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 16,515 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 UWO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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