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MK56 PVN

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

228,022 mi
Last recorded228,022 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 PVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 228,022 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 221,562 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 221,562 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 213,227 miles

All four discs are worn to limit and rear pads are worn to

N/S/F and O/S/R tyres both worn to legal limits

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/SF both rack end and track rod ends have play in them

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 188,108 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside beam image slightly disfigured.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 165,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 165,291 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 155,303 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 155,301 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 144,565 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adv; damage body work on o/s/f

Fail 6 Nov 2011 144,563 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

adv; damage body work on o/s/f

Pass 17 Nov 2010 128,683 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads reqire check

slight play in front wheel bearings and steering rack o/s and n/s

Fail 17 Nov 2010 128,683 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads reqire check

slight play in front wheel bearings and steering rack o/s and n/s

Pass 20 Nov 2009 102,408 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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MK56 PVN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MK56 PVN, 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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What year was MK56 PVN registered?

MK56 PVN is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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