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GV56 DZN

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

258,697 mi
Last recorded258,697 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 DZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 258,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 253,732 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 253,732 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 244,303 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 228,104 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 228,104 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 225,884 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower 'Dog bone' mount bush. Strongly recommend replacement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust smoke emissions high. Average 1.66m. Plate limit 1.71m.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Front to rear pipe run behind fuel tank. Strongly recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated, due to oil contamination. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox and turbo areas. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 225,882 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower 'Dog bone' mount bush. Strongly recommend replacement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust smoke emissions high. Average 1.66m. Plate limit 1.71m.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Front to rear pipe run behind fuel tank. Strongly recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated, due to oil contamination. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox and turbo areas. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 217,906 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (Dog bone) mount. Recommend replacement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump to flexible hose run behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox end of engine. Recommend clean, inspection and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 217,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Suspect caused by sticking caliper piston or sliders. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (Dog bone) mount. Recommend replacement. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump to flexible hose run behind fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt slow to retract.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around gearbox end of engine. Recommend clean, inspection and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 210,374 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working. Disconnected?

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily lipped. Recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract recommend repair or replacement before failure occurs.

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

Oil leak Recommend clean and recheck. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 203,179 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2015 194,766 miles

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

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

child seat fitted in front middle seat

Pass 14 Jan 2015 185,252 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 185,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 177,648 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 177,611 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 168,087 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 163,799 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 163,799 miles

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 31 Dec 2010 156,137 miles

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

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

advise steering rack has slight play

front lower u j has play

Fail 30 Dec 2010 156,124 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise steering rack has slight play

front lower u j has play

Pass 30 Dec 2009 120,694 miles

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

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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GV56 DZN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GV56 DZN, 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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GV56 DZN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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