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SK56 PZF

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

177,942 mi
Last recorded177,942 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 PZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 177,942 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 177,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 172,995 miles

both front brake pipes started to corrod

both rear tyres low tread

fromt exhaust started to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

Fail 29 Jul 2024 172,988 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS /JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes started to corrod

both rear tyres low tread

fromt exhaust started to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

Pass 25 Jul 2023 165,944 miles

both front chassis heavily corroded

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

front chassis/jacking points heavily corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

slight fluctuation detected on both front brakes

Fail 20 Jul 2023 165,940 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front chassis heavily corroded

front chassis/jacking points heavily corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

slight fluctuation detected on both front brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2022 153,971 miles

Front slight oil leak from engine

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 153,970 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both rear wheels inadequate readings (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front slight oil leak from engine

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 143,871 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 143,865 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 135,308 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 135,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 132,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,157 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,156 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2016 118,529 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 106,103 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 106,103 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 106,252 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,588 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 64,588 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,376 miles

Accident damage to nearside.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 53,376 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Accident damage to nearside.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,200 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SK56 PZF is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SK56 PZF, 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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SK56 PZF is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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