2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FN56 VEF
2006 Vauxhall Vivaro (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 165,781 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVARO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN56 VEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 165,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN56 VEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro (FN56 VEF) between October 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded at clip (1.1.11 (c))”.
FN56 VEF Mileage History
- 13/10/2023141,711 mi
- 08/07/2024148,560 mi+6,849 mi
- 08/07/2024148,563 mi+3 mi
- 07/07/2025165,754 mi+17,191 mi
- 10/07/2025165,781 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 13,821 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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