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FD16 SMV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,957 mi
Last recorded155,957 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 SMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 155,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 144,257 miles

Offside Door mirror unit / case loose (glass ok)

Offside Rear First row seat belt slightly twisted

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed second row (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 136,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 119,842 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Second row seat belt webbing twisted (working ok)

Pass 17 Apr 2024 116,252 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 112,282 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 112,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,514 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 106,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 93,048 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 93,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 81,263 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 81,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 72,511 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 52,686 miles

Upper Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (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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FD16 SMV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

FD16 SMV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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