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RJ56 FVT

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

272,881 mi
Last recorded272,881 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 FVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 272,881 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2025 264,875 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 nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 262,584 miles

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

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

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

smell of burning and heat coming from alternator area

Pass 9 May 2023 257,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Yellow marker all on N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Yellow marker all on N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 257,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Yellow marker (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Yellow marker all on N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Yellow marker all on N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 255,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 255,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 249,147 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 243,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 210,183 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 189,862 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 169,254 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn low on limit

Offside Front tyre worn low on limit

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 162,421 miles

chips in screen

nearside front steering rack boot damp with fluid

offsiode front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Pass 24 Jul 2014 154,917 miles

chip in screen

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 27 Jul 2013 148,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 136,034 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 136,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

two small chips in zone b in windsrceen but ok

unable to detect smoke or revs for smoke test but visual ok

Pass 26 Oct 2011 118,311 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 118,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 92,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 92,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

small chips across windscreen

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undercover

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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RJ56 FVT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RJ56 FVT, 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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RJ56 FVT is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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