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HV56 GBZ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,246 mi
Last recorded103,246 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 GBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 103,246 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,080 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 99,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,352 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 96,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside generally corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 88,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Mar 2021 88,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 83,702 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 83,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,366 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,214 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,285 miles

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 4 Feb 2015 64,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,452 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2014 57,378 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,782 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to perish in between treads

Fail 3 Feb 2012 40,136 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to perish in between treads

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,260 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,989 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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HV56 GBZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc 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 HV56 GBZ, 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 HV56 GBZ registered?

HV56 GBZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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