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WF56 FBD

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,592 mi
Last recorded227,592 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 FBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 227,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Pump Corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing Wheel on full lock left (2.1.4 (a))

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

Parking Brake requirements only just met

Pass 18 Jan 2025 224,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking Brake Requirements Just Met

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 221,331 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 221,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 218,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive large oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 204,390 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2021 204,390 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2020 189,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose chaffed

Offside Steering rack boot perished

Oil leak from engine

Slight coolant leak

Fail 26 Nov 2020 188,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose chaffed

Offside Steering rack boot perished

Oil leak from engine

Slight coolant leak

Pass 15 Nov 2019 182,086 miles

Slight Corrosion To Tow Bar

Fail 7 Nov 2019 182,086 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Strut Mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Strut Mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight Corrosion To Tow Bar

Pass 24 Oct 2018 170,220 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 153,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 117,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 102,231 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 102,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,829 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,729 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,804 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 64,801 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,917 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.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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WF56 FBD is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 WF56 FBD, 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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WF56 FBD is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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