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PN56 WWS

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

173,356 mi
Last recorded173,356 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 WWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 173,356 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

suspension/chassis corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 173,356 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

suspension/chassis corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 170,392 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under vehicle components covered with substance

Fail 23 Oct 2024 170,392 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

under vehicle components covered with substance

Pass 31 Oct 2023 167,797 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 165,462 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 164,776 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 164,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 164,012 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 163,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 157,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 157,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 148,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 148,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 140,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 140,528 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 132,478 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 132,478 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 122,255 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,525 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 115,498 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 102,291 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 102,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 84,536 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,474 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 67,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,718 miles

front discs worn

klunking noise when brought vehicle into workshop but unable to find noise on mot (poss gearbox mount)

rear discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2010 48,718 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn

klunking noise when brought vehicle into workshop but unable to find noise on mot (poss gearbox mount)

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,438 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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PN56 WWS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 PN56 WWS, 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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PN56 WWS is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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