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LV56 XGZ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

242,056 mi
Last recorded242,056 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 XGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 242,056 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 242,045 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2023 242,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake Line Leaking excessively under braking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 229,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front windscreen chip mark

Fail 20 Apr 2022 229,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front windscreen chip mark

Pass 21 Apr 2021 218,086 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 211,833 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

glow plug light on dash

n/s/f bumper loose but secure

n/s/r tyre has smooth edges

o/s/f steering arm play

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

power steering pump damp on limit

Fail 4 Dec 2019 211,832 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn

glow plug light on dash

n/s/f bumper loose but secure

n/s/r flexi hose incorrectly routed

n/s/r tyre has smooth edges

o/s/f steering arm play

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

power steering pump damp on limit

Pass 3 Sep 2018 205,564 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 185,161 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 185,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 163,374 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 163,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 141,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 118,076 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 99,861 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 99,861 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,236 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 85,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,206 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 73,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,279 miles

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
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LV56 XGZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LV56 XGZ, 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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LV56 XGZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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