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NL56 PNV

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,075 mi
Last recorded118,075 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 PNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 118,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 118,002 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME SUPPORT RODS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 118,001 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME SUPPORT RODS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 117,928 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 117,911 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 117,782 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING SEATS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear HANDBRAKE EFORT LOW 16%

Pass 31 Aug 2022 117,713 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW 18%

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 117,711 miles

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

HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW 18%

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,902 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED INSIDE CLIP (1.1.11 (c))

HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW 19%

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 115,590 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW 16%

Pass 2 Sep 2019 114,880 miles

BONNET SAFETY LATCH INOPERATIVE

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

HANDBRAKE EFFORT 18%

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 113,795 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 112,365 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER FACES CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 112,365 miles

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER FACES CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 108,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,364 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 75,190 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)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,533 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,142 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 51,500 miles

Both outer front seat belts slow to retract

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,500 miles

Both outer front seat belts slow to retract

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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NL56 PNV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NL56 PNV, 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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NL56 PNV is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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