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FC16 VPV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,199 mi
Last recorded70,199 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 70,199 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,490 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 60,489 miles

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2023 52,739 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 52,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2022 45,386 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 45,382 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 20,236 miles

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

engine oily

Fail 25 Jul 2019 20,236 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine oily

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 VPV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

FC16 VPV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 August 2016.

Is FC16 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC16 VPV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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