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FC16 XUP

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,017 mi
Last recorded58,017 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 XUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 58,017 miles

Central Rear Lower Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 45,142 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 35,888 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 35,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 27,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 19,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 15,788 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 11,883 miles

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

incorrect tyre size fitted to spare tyre

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 XUP is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

FC16 XUP is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is FC16 XUP safe to buy?

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