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VK56 XSX

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,330 mi
Last recorded90,330 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 90,330 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 90,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 88,542 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 87,329 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 87,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,927 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,685 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 78,847 miles

front brake pads getting down

Pass 18 Aug 2017 75,930 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 75,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,409 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 70,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wering on outer shoulders

Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,724 miles

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

front tyres wering on outer shoulders

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,923 miles

front brakes sightly sticking.

n/s washer jets weak.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,622 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,601 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,180 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,882 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 55,882 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XSX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

VK56 XSX is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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