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FC16 YTU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,201 mi
Last recorded127,201 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 YTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 127,201 miles

o/s/f brake disc appears to be wrong size as the pads are over hanging the brake disc

Fail 9 Jan 2026 127,169 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested n/s/r binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

auxiliary belt found on undertray and van only has half left on pulleys

n/s/r brake disc appears to have heat transfer

o/s/f brake disc appears to be wrong size as the pads are over hanging the brake disc

Pass 11 Jan 2025 110,605 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 93,344 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 93,340 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,711 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 73,710 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 71,326 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip rubber splitting

offside front day time running lamp not working

Pass 5 Sep 2020 39,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,038 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 27,033 miles

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

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

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 YTU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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