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FN56 UYW

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,666 mi
Last recorded161,666 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 161,666 miles

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

Hazard warning switch sticks

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

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

Parking brake imballanced ( nearside lazy )

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 152,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on both rear trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 152,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Next to rear trailing arms, both sides (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit outer lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on both rear trailing arms (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 143,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 137,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to/from rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to/from rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 137,280 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to/from rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to/from rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 133,891 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 133,891 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 127,601 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat Belt, Slow Retraction

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 127,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat Belt, Slow Retraction

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2015 100,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,858 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,958 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 60,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 49,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,468 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,380 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 UYW is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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