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FA16 PBU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,409 mi
Last recorded102,409 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 PBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 102,409 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 86,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 80,205 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 80,203 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 59,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 47,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside daytime running lamp inop

slight uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect wet test (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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FA16 PBU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FA16 PBU, 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 FA16 PBU registered?

FA16 PBU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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