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FD16 RDU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,170 mi
Last recorded90,170 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 RDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 90,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 90,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,892 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit, advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper offside and nearside top mounts noisy on lock to lock when jacked up.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 79,892 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play once replaced need to check other suspension/steering components as there is to much play in ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit, advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper offside and nearside top mounts noisy on lock to lock when jacked up.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 70,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 70,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,431 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 62,429 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,739 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 46,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 40,451 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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FD16 RDU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD16 RDU, 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 FD16 RDU registered?

FD16 RDU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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