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FC16 TYV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,123 mi
Last recorded72,123 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 TYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,123 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,534 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 65,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2024 58,685 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 52,452 miles

Nsr and Osr shock absorbers are both rusted

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 52,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nsr and Osr shock absorbers are both rusted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner sidewall is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 47,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread more than 20mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner sidewall is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,700 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,140 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 21,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low pattern on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2019 21,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low pattern on edges (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 TYV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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