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FN56 VMY

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,518 mi
Last recorded137,518 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 137,518 miles

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

some play rack

Fail 28 Aug 2026 137,518 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

some play rack

Pass 14 May 2025 135,087 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 132,003 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 131,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 130,342 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front some play in suspension tops

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 130,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front some play in suspension tops

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 128,605 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door outer trim piece missing, leaving fixing studs proud on skin. Not presenting a hazard.

Driver's seat frame/structure appears flexible, but is secure when occupied. Seat base foam cushion is deteriorated and exposing steel frame.

Exhaust emissions higher than average for this type of vehicle. Misfire also present.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty Cap damaged, and triangle symbol is missing. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear corner has collision damage to bumper and lamp lower trim panel. No projecting sharp edges present.

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

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

Offside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Due to bumper damage, and partially obscured by bent step. (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear step: Steel frame heavily corroded and perforated, and step bent. Not presenting a hazard at this time.

Fail 13 Apr 2022 128,605 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to assess wiper performance. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in tread/outer sidewall joint. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's door outer trim piece missing, leaving fixing studs proud on skin. Not presenting a hazard.

Driver's seat frame/structure appears flexible, but is secure when occupied. Seat base foam cushion is deteriorated and exposing steel frame.

Exhaust emissions higher than average for this type of vehicle. Misfire also present.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty Cap damaged, and triangle symbol is missing. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside rear corner has collision damage to bumper and lamp lower trim panel. No projecting sharp edges present.

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Due to bumper damage, and partially obscured by bent step. (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear step: Steel frame heavily corroded and perforated, and step bent. Not presenting a hazard at this time.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 124,762 miles

Drivers door outer trim panel missing. Small fittings visible, unlikely to cause injury.

Drivers seat back rest appears flexible, but is against bulkhead, preventing movement when occupied.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear corner bumper is damaged with sharp edges. Not currently considered a risk to other road users. Recommend rectify.

Nearside rear lower lamp unit damaged but functioning.

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 124,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unable to assess wiper performance. (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal travel longer than normal for a similar vehicle in good condtion. Pedal feel also slightly springy.

Drivers door outer trim panel missing. Small fittings visible, unlikely to cause injury.

Drivers seat back rest appears flexible, but is against bulkhead, preventing movement when occupied.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear corner bumper is damaged with sharp edges. Not currently considered a risk to other road users. Recommend rectify.

Nearside rear lower lamp unit damaged but functioning.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,265 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 121,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 105,554 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged front to back (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,965 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,952 miles

Slight play in both front steering knuckles.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,972 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,169 miles

Heavy oil leak(s) to engine/transmission.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 73,169 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Flat spot(s) to nearside rear tyre.

Heavy oil leak(s) to engine/transmission.

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,560 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,975 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 48,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,696 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 19,965 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,965 miles

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

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 VMY is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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