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DX16 FVM

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,862 mi
Last recorded214,862 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 FVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 214,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 202,832 miles

Check injection on dash.

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

Rear Trailing arm bushes starting to wear.

Fail 4 Mar 2025 202,832 miles

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

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

Check injection on dash.

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

Rear Trailing arm bushes starting to wear.

Pass 21 Mar 2024 191,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 191,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 173,002 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack/chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 172,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack/chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 156,668 miles

windscreen crack on near side nearing 40mm limit

Fail 7 Mar 2022 156,663 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has small hole/cut exposing cords on inner tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner tread band (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn very low

nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly on inner tread band and to the legal limit in one places.

offside front brake disc damaged /scored by worn pad on inner face

offside front shock absorber leaking slightly.

offside rear tyre has cut in tread near to limit

windscreen crack on near side nearing 40mm limit

Pass 5 Mar 2021 129,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,220 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,402 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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DX16 FVM is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX16 FVM, 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 DX16 FVM registered?

DX16 FVM is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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