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HG56 UCR

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,709 mi
Last recorded224,709 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 UCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 224,709 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 224,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2024 216,051 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 216,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 204,767 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 194,990 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 184,687 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 184,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 173,769 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 156,175 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front repeter lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST ABOVE MOT LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 139,525 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads are wearing low

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

gearbox is weeping oil

n/s/r tyre is wearing low 3mm

steering rack is weeping from the n/s

Pass 6 Jul 2016 120,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f indicator lens is cracked

o/s/f outer cv boot is weeping grease

Fail 6 Jul 2016 120,723 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f indicator lens is cracked

o/s/f outer cv boot is weeping grease

Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,458 miles

damage to n/s/r plastic side trim no sharp edges

front brake pads are wearing low

o/s/f outer cv boot is weeping grease

slight play in the n/s/f strut top

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,420 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 85,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,494 miles

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 29 Mar 2010 55,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight play in both rack ends

suspect front inner pads low

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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HG56 UCR is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HG56 UCR, 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 HG56 UCR registered?

HG56 UCR is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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