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FC16 VNL

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,173 mi
Last recorded79,173 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 79,173 miles

Nearside Front day light running lamp inop (pre 1st march 2018)

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure damaged/insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 79,173 miles

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

Nearside Front day light running lamp inop (pre 1st march 2018)

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure damaged/insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front day light running lamp inop (pre 1st March 2018)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure insecure/damaged (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 67,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,987 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 58,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 51,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 41,289 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 31,139 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 VNL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 August 2016.

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