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FC16 LTV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,066 mi
Last recorded51,066 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 51,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 48,850 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 44,859 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 44,845 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2022 33,581 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view + causing a sharp edge (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +2mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2021 26,569 miles

nearside door mirror cover cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2021 26,568 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front when bar is used (2.1.3 (b) (i))

high level brake light inop

nearside door mirror cover cracked

both blades smearing screen

Pass 5 Aug 2020 20,593 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 20,593 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 15,085 miles

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

undertrays fitted

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 LTV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LTV, 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 FC16 LTV registered?

FC16 LTV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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