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VU56 KJK

2006 Vauxhall Monaro

Red Petrol 5667cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,320 mi
Last recorded42,320 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Monaro46,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 KJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelMonaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,667cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 42,320 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 42,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 42,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,222 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 42,218 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes that can be seen are corroded! Some are covered & would advise cover removal to inspect. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush is split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front track control arm bushes are perished & split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 42,156 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes that can be seen are corroded! Some are covered & would advise cover removal to inspect. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link top bush is split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush is split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front track control arm bushes are perished & split! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,406 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished (deep cut in treaded area replacement recommended

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,377 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 34,377 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,227 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 31,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 28,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 28,814 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Nov 2013 28,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,755 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres worn low on shoulders

Pass 7 Nov 2011 22,789 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 22,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 19,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 17,666 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Monaro?

Based on 12,565 MOT tests across 785 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
2,610
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
785
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 311
Brake pipe excessively corroded 142
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 111
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 107
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VU56 KJK is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro in Red with a 5,667cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Monaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 46,785 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 Monaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU56 KJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Monaro typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Monaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU56 KJK is a 2006 Vauxhall Monaro, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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