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SH56 OME

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,095 mi
Last recorded194,095 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 OME
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 194,095 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side's (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side's (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 194,094 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side's (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side's (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 189,132 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 187,355 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 187,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 182,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 175,998 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 175,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 167,109 miles

Offside Front upper strut mounting slight lift

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 161,255 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 153,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 10 Dec 2019 153,704 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 6 Mar 2019 146,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise off side rear tyre perishing & splitting in side wall

Fail 6 Mar 2019 146,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise off side rear tyre perishing & splitting in side wall

Pass 24 Feb 2018 138,127 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

advise centre rear brake light not working

advise front noplate in poor condition

advise hand brake travel

advise nearside front washer jet blocked

Fail 24 Feb 2018 138,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

advise centre rear brake light not working

advise front noplate in poor condition

advise hand brake travel

advise nearside front washer jet blocked

Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,984 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 117,116 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 117,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 106,403 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,446 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 94,323 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 84,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stonechip in front windscreen(nearside), ouside zone A and B.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,972 miles

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

Stonechip in front windscreen(nearside), ouside zone A and B.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 48,582 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,582 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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SH56 OME is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SH56 OME, 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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SH56 OME is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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