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FC16 XJY

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,100 mi
Last recorded114,100 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 114,100 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 110,814 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 110,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 101,090 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 101,090 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both disc's inner face have started chipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 88,432 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 88,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,924 miles

damage to lower part of front bumper

Pass 16 Jun 2022 66,209 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 66,206 miles

Central Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 53,804 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 43,824 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner wheel arch/bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,073 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 XJY 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 69.2%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

FC16 XJY is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 August 2016.

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