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BC16 RCY

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,899 mi
Last recorded102,899 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 RCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 102,899 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 102,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 89,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,358 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 75,358 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 51,526 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 51,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver inop (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 29,930 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 24,503 miles

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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BC16 RCY is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 72,558 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 BC16 RCY, 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 10 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC16 RCY registered?

BC16 RCY is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 August 2016.

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