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KV56 XEX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,001 mi
Last recorded79,001 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 XEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 79,001 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 71,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 71,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,117 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 65,073 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,487 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 57,375 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 51,270 miles

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft Boot Worn

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 51,267 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Auxiliary Belt Squeals When Turning in Lock

Coolant Level Below Minimum

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft Boot Worn

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,533 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,347 miles

Alternator noisey

Front Brake Discs corroded on Inner face

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft Seal/boot has a minor leak of oil

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

Rear No plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2019 41,347 miles

Alternator noisey

Front Brake Discs corroded on Inner face

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft Seal/boot has a minor leak of oil

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

Rear No plate deteriorated

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Highlevel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,862 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 32,862 miles

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

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

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,639 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm

Both front Brake discs corroding on inner face

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 21,788 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 21,753 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,341 miles

Rear Brake Discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,724 miles

Rear Brake Discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 12,261 miles

Front & Rear Brake Discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 12,215 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion looks like vehical has been stood a while all good in rbt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 11,069 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 11,044 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,966 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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KV56 XEX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Green 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 KV56 XEX, 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 XEX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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