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VK56 XPX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,046 mi
Last recorded136,046 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 XPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 136,046 miles

Coolant leak coolant pipe/union on top of engine

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken.

Fail 5 Sep 2026 136,046 miles

Coolant leak coolant pipe/union on top of engine

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken.

Pass 6 Sep 2025 129,882 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 124,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 117,719 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 112,299 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2022 112,299 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,178 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in both front top mounts

Fail 11 Sep 2021 107,139 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in both front top mounts

Pass 21 Sep 2020 103,461 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2020 103,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 2 May 2019 96,640 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 96,622 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,114 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 89,114 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,124 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 78,074 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,547 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in sidewall nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside wiper blade smearing

Pass 9 Oct 2010 48,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VK56 XPX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VK56 XPX, 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 VK56 XPX registered?

VK56 XPX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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