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KJ56 DTN

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,015 mi
Last recorded155,015 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 DTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 155,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 155,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour lance damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 148,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 148,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jack point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 145,828 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Feb 2024 145,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Jan 2024 145,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 140,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 133,693 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 133,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,850 miles

Central Front no access to seat belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front no access to seat belt

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

Nearside n/s lower mirror glass missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 126,039 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 126,039 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 121,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Sep 2018 121,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2017 111,819 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 111,743 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 105,732 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tie rod slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,737 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,476 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,059 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 98,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 90,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 77,143 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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KJ56 DTN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 KJ56 DTN, 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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KJ56 DTN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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