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2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,064 mi
Last recorded84,064 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 84,064 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

Fail 22 May 2026 84,064 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 71,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 58,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 49,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 37,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADS ON BOTH SIDES WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 37,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADS ON BOTH SIDES WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,813 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 17,435 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 17,435 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (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 XML 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 72.7%.

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

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