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HJ56 KXU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,766 mi
Last recorded141,766 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 141,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 139,977 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 4mm won on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 139,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 4mm won on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 139,357 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 136,059 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 136,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape, 215/65/16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 129,714 miles

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

under shields obscuring some underside component

Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,043 miles

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2019 115,039 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,932 miles

undretrays and engine cover fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 99,253 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,239 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,339 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 74,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,452 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,347 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,780 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,754 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,667 miles

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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HJ56 KXU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HJ56 KXU, 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 HJ56 KXU registered?

HJ56 KXU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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