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FC16 XMT

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,261 mi
Last recorded117,261 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 117,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 108,268 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 108,266 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 108,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake Pads Worn Down To Metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear reflector missing Stick On Rear Step (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side Wall 205/65/16C 107/105 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil level Low

Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 91,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,978 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 75,518 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,775 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 52,556 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 37,590 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 XMT 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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

FC16 XMT is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 August 2016.

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