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FA65 HYV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,364 mi
Last recorded81,364 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA65 HYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 81,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 81,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front noise coming from osf, unable to determine the cause

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Fail 19 Sep 2024 67,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Pass 6 Nov 2023 62,175 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 62,175 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side drag (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 62,175 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 51,101 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 51,101 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 43,174 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 24,442 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 18,836 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s hand brake cable has slight damage to protection covering. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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FA65 HYV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 FA65 HYV, 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 FA65 HYV registered?

FA65 HYV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 February 2016.

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