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FN56 VBU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,792 mi
Last recorded145,792 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 145,792 miles

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 21 Oct 2022 141,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse Lamp Not Working

Pass 6 Oct 2021 132,033 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 132,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drive Shaft Gaiter Split / Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse Lamp Not Working

Stone Chips Noted To Front Windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,431 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 118,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 108,077 miles

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

NOTE. N/S/R UPPER TRIM MISSING

Fail 25 Oct 2019 108,077 miles

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

NOTE. N/S/R UPPER TRIM MISSING

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

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,867 miles

Cracks to front registration plate

Stone chip to front windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2018 90,867 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side Lamp (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Cracks to front registration plate

Stone chip to front windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,052 miles

Corrosion noted to both front upper coil springs

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,416 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,454 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 52,454 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,073 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 45,073 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 36,987 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,384 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,871 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 19,154 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VBU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FN56 VBU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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