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FN56 VBK

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,375 mi
Last recorded68,375 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 68,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Suspension and underbody components covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,928 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On rack & coming from the pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 65,354 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 65,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

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

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 64,335 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x n s f

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet area (1.1.11 (c))

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

PAS pipes corroding

n s f and o s f shock absorbers corroding

rear underside corroding

Fail 24 May 2023 64,312 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x n s f

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet area (1.1.11 (c))

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

PAS pipes corroding

n s f and o s f shock absorbers corroding

rear underside corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2022 61,510 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incorrectly located

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 61,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incorrectly located

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,760 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

oil leak, bottom engine/gearbox area damp

Fail 19 Jul 2018 60,759 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working extinguishes when brake is applied (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes damp (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

hi level brake light not working

oil leak, bottom engine/gearbox area damp

Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,761 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak front engine has slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2017 57,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak front engine has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,572 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 50,571 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,229 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 50,229 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,708 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,708 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,034 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,865 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 35,864 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,990 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,355 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,616 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 VBK 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 60%.

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

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