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HN56 HFX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,705 mi
Last recorded178,705 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 HFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 178,705 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 178,181 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INNER TIE ROD

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 178,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INNER TIE ROD

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 177,702 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator lens damage

Fail 28 May 2024 177,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator lens damage

Fail 25 Apr 2024 177,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded seats on the sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear lens is damage

Pass 25 Feb 2023 177,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 176,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 175,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 171,126 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 171,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 169,055 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 162,759 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 146,169 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 126,139 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 107,777 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 96,078 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 96,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,858 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 62,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 22,103 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 22,091 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,473 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 7,776 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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HN56 HFX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HN56 HFX, 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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HN56 HFX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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