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FC16 VWJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,388 mi
Last recorded63,388 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 63,388 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 63,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 4 Jun 2024 51,562 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 51,560 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 45,375 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 35,811 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 35,811 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror casing damaged taped up to protect from sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and offside front. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 27,415 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 19,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 19,240 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 VWJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

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

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