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SM06 FNL

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,011 mi
Last recorded181,011 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 181,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2025 175,768 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 170,587 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF AND NSF GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR AND NSR GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2024 170,575 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO REAR PIPES BURST (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system OSR AND NSR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES HEAVILY GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 163,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 158,726 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2021 153,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted/coated, unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 153,716 miles

Brake performance not tested aborted due to pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes painted/coated, unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 148,266 miles

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

brake pipes painted

Fail 12 May 2020 148,254 miles

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

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

brake pipes painted

Pass 31 May 2019 143,685 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

all brake pipes painted

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2019 143,671 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

all brake pipes painted

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2018 136,535 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s

brake pipes greased/ painted

engine oil leak

Fail 16 May 2018 136,519 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s

brake pipes greased/ painted

engine oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 130,766 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine

Fail 24 May 2017 130,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine

Pass 30 May 2016 125,752 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 124,767 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 123,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 122,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 120,455 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

discs pitted

Fail 17 May 2012 120,453 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

discs pitted

Pass 18 May 2011 104,120 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear discs pitted

steering has slight play in offside and nearside side arms

Pass 12 May 2010 87,801 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 May 2010 87,801 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,989 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 68,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 FNL is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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