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FP56 ABF

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

180,009 mi
Last recorded180,009 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ABF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 180,009 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 180,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not return (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not return (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 173,277 miles

Corrosion appearing on outriggers

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 173,277 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, lens' misted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Corrosion appearing on outriggers

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 164,535 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 164,530 miles

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

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 158,336 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front inner brake pads getting low

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight play

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 146,226 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 135,613 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 124,345 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 124,345 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,615 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 108,615 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 95,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,017 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 88,017 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 79,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,415 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split

Fail 11 Sep 2012 61,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,771 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 51,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 41,122 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,122 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,345 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 34,345 miles

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

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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FP56 ABF is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FP56 ABF, 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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FP56 ABF is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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