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FN56 VCP

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

139,490 mi
Last recorded139,490 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 139,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 137,246 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 137,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 133,574 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 133,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 7 Jul 2022 131,886 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 131,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 109,313 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 83,702 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2020 83,702 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2019 65,049 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2019 65,049 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 58,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,462 miles

both inner steering rack ball joints have slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2017 49,462 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner steering rack ball joints have slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,292 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 40,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,605 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 37,605 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 33,259 miles

Engine cam cover insecure.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,231 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,594 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 22,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,243 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 9,495 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 9,495 miles

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

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 VCP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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