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NV56 GKU

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,236 mi
Last recorded175,236 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 GKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 175,236 miles

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

Under Body Slight Corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2020 166,971 miles

tyres fitted to front axle differ in aspect ratio to tyres fitted to rear

unable to open rear load space doors

Fail 26 Jun 2020 166,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement on both calipers (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement both sides (1.1.15 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet secondary retaining latch seized/not working

tyres fitted to front axle differ in aspect ratio to tyres fitted to rear

unable to open rear load space doors

Pass 15 Feb 2019 149,063 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

handbrake requirements just met

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2019 149,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

handbrake requirements just met

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2018 141,407 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 134,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to near side body and sill

Fail 10 Jan 2017 134,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to near side body and sill

Pass 13 Jan 2016 127,301 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 127,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 117,003 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,515 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 90,270 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 90,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hand operated control valve connection loose (3.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 80,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 80,491 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 76,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 76,082 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,331 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 70,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NV56 GKU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV56 GKU, 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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NV56 GKU is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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