CarVerify

Free Car Check

LT56 FOA

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,390 mi
Last recorded141,390 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 FOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 141,390 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 141,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 132,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,283 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 114,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,745 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 104,745 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 96,656 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 92,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,127 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,675 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 195/65/16c

nearside inner steering joint has play

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blade split

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,442 miles

slight brake judder at n/s/f under effort

Fail 18 Dec 2013 72,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight brake judder at n/s/f under effort

Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,048 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 64,048 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,633 miles

front tyres low tread

oil leaks

slight play in track rod ends and inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,174 miles

front brake judder + imbalance

slight play in steering rack

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2011 46,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake judder + imbalance

slight play in steering rack

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,623 miles

n/s inner cv boot weeping

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,915 miles

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

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)

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LT56 FOA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT56 FOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT56 FOA?

You can check the full history of LT56 FOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LT56 FOA registered?

LT56 FOA is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is LT56 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 FOA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT56 FOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LT56 FOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.