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FN56 VLE

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,076 mi
Last recorded173,076 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 173,076 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 173,076 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 167,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 151,551 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 139,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play INNER JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 126,719 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both strut top mounts/bearings have wear and play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 119,411 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2021 119,410 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 113,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 113,758 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 103,824 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 94,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both sills damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2017 94,370 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both sills damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2016 88,920 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,436 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,500 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,414 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,414 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,764 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,400 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,642 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 VLE 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 73.9%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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