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FC16 VTO

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,238 mi
Last recorded81,238 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyres cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 81,238 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres cuts showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyres cuts no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 70,931 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 59,096 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 59,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,542 miles

Nearside ADVISE ONLY - slide load door, outer handle missing - in secured postion

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 50,542 miles

Nearside ADVISE ONLY - slide load door, outer handle missing - in secured postion

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on tread, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,847 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached some damage to bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached some damage to bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 23,204 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 23,204 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damaged to windscreen in zone a larger then 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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 VTO 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 VTO, 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 VTO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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