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FN56 VLV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,929 mi
Last recorded87,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 87,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs are worn and slightly lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper gaiter deteriorated and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boots are slightly damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs surfaces are corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both wheel are binding slightly when spun by hand

Windscreen wiper blade defective both are slightly split at the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 83,851 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack weeping N/S (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 May 2023 83,721 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light on in dash air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 79,386 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 79,280 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack gaiter/ stick area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake performance not tested due to excessive brake binding rear (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 74,914 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 74,880 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder cords exposed tyre size 195 / 65 x16 8ply van (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 68,329 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 62,708 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 62,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 58,091 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 23 May 2018 58,091 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 53,448 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 48,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,657 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 7 Jul 2015 46,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2014 42,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 38,638 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 35,947 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,699 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,011 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,385 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 VLV 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 69.6%.

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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?

FN56 VLV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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