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GP56 XJV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,207 mi
Last recorded155,207 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 XJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 155,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 146,104 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 144,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 144,158 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 130,742 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner rack both sides ()

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 130,740 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner rack both sides ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,962 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 116,912 miles

Nearside Front stone chip windscreen zone b

Pass 27 Jun 2019 105,604 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 105,604 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 96,487 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,524 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,577 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 74,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 74,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,924 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 66,924 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,053 miles

brake fluid level just above minimum

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,938 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,050 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2011 35,921 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,924 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 27,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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GP56 XJV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 GP56 XJV, 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 GP56 XJV registered?

GP56 XJV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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