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FN56 VDO

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,819 mi
Last recorded131,819 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 131,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 131,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 110,709 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 118,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 103,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,550 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 92,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 92,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Sensor cable insecure (1.6 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi Level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 82,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc scored metal to metal with pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Sensor cable insecure (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level brake light insecure (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 65,660 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 43,970 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,668 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,485 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,845 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 13,930 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 10,485 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 10,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VDO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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