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LB56 LUZ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,956 mi
Last recorded64,956 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 LUZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 64,956 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre badly perished in tread, advise replacement

wiper blades smearing

Fail 25 Oct 2018 63,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre badly perished in tread, advise replacement

wiper blades smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,401 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside rear tyre perished in tread

offside wiper blade smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,671 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 58,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 55,029 miles

slight play in offside tie rod end

Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,783 miles

offside rear tyre perished in tread and nail in tread

spare tyre cut to canvass in tread

Fail 24 Oct 2014 50,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear tyre perished in tread and nail in tread

spare tyre cut to canvass in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s tyres slightly damaged.

front number plate deteriorating.

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s/rear wheel distorted.

wipers smearing.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 41,032 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s tyres slightly damaged.

front number plate deteriorating.

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge.

o/s/rear wheel distorted.

wipers smearing.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,889 miles

dash warning lamps on

osr wheel slightly distorted

signs of gearbox oil leak

steering rack boots damp,slight play in os steering rack track rod inner joint

Fail 7 Sep 2011 35,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

centre stop lamp not working

dash warning lamps on

hazard warning light switch faulty,recommend replacement

osr wheel slightly distorted

rear brake pads getting low

signs of gearbox oil leak

steering rack boots damp,slight play in os steering rack track rod inner joint

Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,969 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 27,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LB56 LUZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB56 LUZ, 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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LB56 LUZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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