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KV56 VZM

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,197 mi
Last recorded174,197 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 VZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 174,197 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 165,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 165,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 156,177 miles

both front jacking point slight corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2023 156,177 miles

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

both front jacking point slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2023 147,956 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 147,956 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 140,835 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 132,788 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 127,879 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 127,857 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 117,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 104,367 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,351 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres 245/40/19 rear tyres 275/40/19

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,347 miles

Brake pipe greased

Front tyres Low pressure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 90,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipe greased

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 89,838 miles

Brake pipes greased, slightly corroded

On road test possible nearside or offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey .Check jacked up O.K.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 89,838 miles

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

Brake pipes greased, slightly corroded

On road test possible nearside or offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey .Check jacked up O.K.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 82,267 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 82,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 73,347 miles

FRONT TYRES 245/40/19.REAR TYRES 275/40/19

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

SLIGHT LUMP IN N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 66,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 66,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KV56 VZM is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV56 VZM, 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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KV56 VZM is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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