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PO56 HWZ

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

145,679 mi
Last recorded145,679 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO56 HWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 145,679 miles

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 30 May 2026 145,679 miles

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 141,450 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 141,450 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 138,940 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 138,940 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 136,407 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 136,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 134,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 131,555 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 131,554 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 121,690 miles

NSF upper drop link boot split but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 121,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake arm stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

NSF upper drop link boot split but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 101,010 miles

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

Nearside doors damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2019 100,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside doors damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,408 miles

Front wipers hitting windscreen trim

Fail 16 Jul 2018 84,408 miles

Front wipers hitting windscreen trim

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

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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PO56 HWZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 PO56 HWZ, 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 PO56 HWZ registered?

PO56 HWZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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