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FC16 VUV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,552 mi
Last recorded71,552 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 71,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front flexible pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 62,823 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 62,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 49,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front obligatory mirror outer case damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 44,078 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 37,653 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 30,842 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

slight oil leak engine

Pass 22 Jan 2020 22,990 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 20,629 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 VUV 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 88.9%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

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

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The MOT history for FC16 VUV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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