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VN56 MJK

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

272,879 mi
Last recorded272,879 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 MJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 272,879 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 259,459 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 May 2019 259,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 214,324 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2018 214,316 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 163,455 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2017 163,455 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,356 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 120,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 89,723 miles

Windscreen damage outside of swept area

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,327 miles

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

crack to windscreen offside front lower out of swept area

Fail 30 Apr 2014 80,327 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crack to windscreen offside front lower out of swept area

Pass 19 Jan 2013 64,842 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 64,799 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,185 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,404 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inner edges.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight judder on power steering.

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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VN56 MJK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VN56 MJK, 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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VN56 MJK is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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