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PK56 EKX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

203,177 mi
Last recorded203,177 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 EKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 203,177 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x4 (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 201,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 200,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear ns and os top spring mounts corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 200,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CENTRAL FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 199,169 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 199,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp not working

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 197,037 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 197,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 189,001 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 189,001 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 173,924 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 173,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ***********NSF & OSF DROP LINKS *************** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating ***NSF FLUTCHUATING**************** (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn *************NSR & OSR **************** (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt missing *******CENTRE SEAT BELT MISSING ************ (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick *************NSR & OSR **************** (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SERVICE?,,,195/65/16 X 2 REARS,,,215/65/16 X 2 FRONTS,,,CLUTCH OP KNOTCHY,,GEAR BOX 3rd SYNCRO KACKERED,,NSR S/BELT ANCHOR /COVER BROKEN,,2 X R/SHOCK CASINGS HSC

Pass 10 Oct 2017 155,165 miles

SERVICE??-REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION-PODOT-MONITOR......195/65/16 X 4....ENG MAN ON DASH....NUMBER 3 G/BOX SYNCRO CRUNCHING....OSF ABS SENSOR UN-CLIPPED ??

Fail 4 Oct 2017 155,165 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing CENTRE BELT MISSING ???? (5.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating BRAKE DISCS IN APPALLING CONDITION (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

SERVICE??-REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION-PODOT-MONITOR......195/65/16 X 4....ENG MAN ON DASH....NUMBER 3 G/BOX SYNCRO CRUNCHING....OSF ABS SENSOR UN-CLIPPED ??

Pass 14 Oct 2016 135,948 miles

2 X F/A/R/B/DROP LINKS ON PASS WEAR LIMITS-PODOT-MONITOR

255/35/20 X 4

ALL B/DISCS WORN-PODOT-MPONITOR

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 26 Oct 2015 131,073 miles

255/35/20 X 2

ABNORMAL WHINE SOUND ENGINE???-MONITOR

NSF TYRE IE WORN-PODOT

SERVICE???----CHECK VEHICLERECORDS

Pass 18 Sep 2014 126,357 miles

195/65/16 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/15

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 4 Oct 2013 113,426 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 113,420 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 108,505 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)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 108,453 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 96,832 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 96,832 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,111 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 85,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,782 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 75,782 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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PK56 EKX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PK56 EKX, 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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PK56 EKX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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