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FC16 UHF

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,619 mi
Last recorded86,619 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 86,619 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 86,619 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 83,783 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 71,898 miles

Both rear reflectors slight damaged

Nearside front door mirror cover damaged

Nearside front windscreen damaged

rear reversing / parking sensor hanging down

Pass 11 Aug 2023 85,104 miles

LOWER ENGINE COVERS PART INSECURE AND ARCH LINERS DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective LOW ON PRESSURE. ()

Fail 9 Aug 2023 58,103 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE TREAD BADLY OUT OF SHAPE AND CUTS TO TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

LOWER ENGINE COVERS PART INSECURE AND ARCH LINERS DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective LOW ON PRESSURE. ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 48,245 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 48,245 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 38,193 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 38,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 30 Jul 2020 27,447 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 27,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,580 miles

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 UHF 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 FC16 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

FC16 UHF is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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