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FC16 LNM

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,349 mi
Last recorded78,349 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 LNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 78,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking near limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant low

dpf heat shield loose

Fail 27 Nov 2025 78,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking near limit (5.3.2 (b))

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

coolant low

dpf heat shield loose

parking brakes imbalanced

Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs getting rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 74,364 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs getting rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 69,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,867 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 56,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,117 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 28 Jun 2021 47,117 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have had metal to metal contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 3mm inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 28 Jul 2020 40,086 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 40,084 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 29,747 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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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FC16 LNM is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FC16 LNM, 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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FC16 LNM is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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