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SW56 EDO

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

197,967 mi
Last recorded197,967 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 EDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 197,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 197,967 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 187,004 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 186,990 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

low effort ns handbrake

Pass 6 Feb 2023 180,469 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 180,452 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 169,918 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 169,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component leaking pump (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both sub frame support arms loose

Pass 16 Jun 2020 154,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play offside front top suspension mount

Fail 10 Jun 2020 154,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure subframe on nearside insecure at rear mounting point (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight play offside front top suspension mount

Pass 18 Jun 2019 144,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 137,242 miles

bonnet prop clip broken

cargo area loaded

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between rear brakes at 26% - advise investigation

nearside shock absorber damp

oil seepage

various body/bumper damage

Fail 8 Jun 2018 137,242 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet prop clip broken

both front shock absorbers damp

cargo area loaded

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between rear brakes at 26% - advise investigation

oil seepage

various body/bumper damage

Pass 5 Jun 2017 122,249 miles

o\s brakes are binding ever so slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2017 122,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

o\s brakes are binding ever so slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2016 107,751 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 93,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 63,695 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 63,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,781 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 53,746 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,330 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,308 miles

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

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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SW56 EDO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SW56 EDO, 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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SW56 EDO is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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