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LT56 FRK

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

55,346 mi
Last recorded55,346 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 55,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 51,837 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 48,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 48,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 44,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 44,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2021 39,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has slight seepage of grease

Fail 17 Nov 2021 39,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has slight seepage of grease

Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,718 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 34,713 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper seized or cable (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture on rear axle to caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture on axle to caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 30,897 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 30,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wearing on outer shoulder nearly through to cords

Pass 13 Nov 2018 25,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 25,716 miles

Brake cable damaged hand brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s handbrake inop (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s handbrake inop (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 23,158 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 23,158 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 20,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,067 miles

Nearside Front n/s front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake disc corroded

Offside Front o/s front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear o/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 18,067 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s/f ball joint has excess play (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front n/s front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake disc corroded

Offside Front o/s front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,501 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 14,501 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,222 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 8,461 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 6,485 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 4,936 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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LT56 FRK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LT56 FRK, 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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LT56 FRK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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