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FN56 VHG

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,438 mi
Last recorded154,438 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 154,438 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 154,438 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

service lamp on at time of test

Pass 23 May 2019 107,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 89,518 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 89,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,235 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,131 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 60,131 miles

Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,829 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,275 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear disc pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,680 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,373 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 31,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,174 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,820 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 VHG is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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