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FC16 VXN

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,387 mi
Last recorded79,387 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 79,387 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 79,387 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 57,468 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 38,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 38,300 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 33,470 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 33,470 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 27,694 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

spare tyre missing

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 12 Jul 2021 27,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

spare tyre missing

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 7 Jul 2020 21,496 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 21,496 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF TYRE SIDE WALL CUT CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIM TOO LOW (4.1.2 (a))

Rear REAR STEP REFLECTORS BROKEN

Rear Rear fog lamp not working REAR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached NSF UNDER TRAY TO INNER WHEEL ARCH ADRIFT (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 16,018 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 16,018 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light to rear. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear High level brake light lens cracked. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 VXN is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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