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FA16 XYM

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,845 mi
Last recorded104,845 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 XYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 104,845 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 104,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 98,093 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 98,088 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 88,342 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 78,375 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 73,270 miles

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

various body damage

Fail 29 Jul 2022 73,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

various body damage

Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,601 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 61,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,835 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,790 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 37,790 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 XYM is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FA16 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

FA16 XYM is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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