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FC16 XKU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,548 mi
Last recorded53,548 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 53,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 53,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 51,031 miles

Dashboard indicates service due

Fail 13 Mar 2024 51,031 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Dashboard indicates service due

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 44,545 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 44,543 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside daytime running light inoperative

Pass 30 Mar 2022 40,466 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 20 May 2021 33,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 32,791 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 24,568 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 24,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 XKU 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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

FC16 XKU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 August 2016.

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