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SM06 FNH

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,207 mi
Last recorded165,207 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 FNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 165,207 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to nsf strut top tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to osf strut top tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 165,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf jacking point holed due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion to nsr upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osf jacking point holed due to corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to nsf strut top tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to osf strut top tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 152,061 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 148,312 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,569 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 140,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 136,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 132,708 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,349 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 127,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 122,359 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,458 miles

Nearside Front inner drumstick has slight play

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 113,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 104,421 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 104,421 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 101,601 miles

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

play starting on R/H steering drumstick

Pass 17 May 2011 85,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 63,776 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 43,608 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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SM06 FNH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SM06 FNH, 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 SM06 FNH registered?

SM06 FNH is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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