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FN56 VAJ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,018 mi
Last recorded120,018 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 120,018 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 119,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 115,185 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 115,153 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 112,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,422 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 106,422 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,205 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 98,150 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,820 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 90,820 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 83,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,176 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 74,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,116 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 66,116 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,779 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 59,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,932 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 38,495 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,495 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,383 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,126 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,160 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 VAJ 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 63%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

FN56 VAJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FN56 VAJ safe to buy?

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