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FD65 RVW

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,688 mi
Last recorded108,688 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD65 RVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 108,688 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 105,412 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Dec 2025 105,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,466 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 98,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 89,934 miles

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth corner (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear COIL SPRINGS ACROSS REAR AXLE ARE DIFFERENT RATINGS

Fail 17 Jan 2024 89,934 miles

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth corner (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear COIL SPRINGS ACROSS REAR AXLE ARE DIFFERENT RATINGS

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,099 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear COIL SPRINGS ACROSS REAR AXLE ARE DIFFERENT RATINGS

Fail 24 Jan 2023 82,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear COIL SPRINGS ACROSS REAR AXLE ARE DIFFERENT RATINGS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 75,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 73,660 miles

Handbrake cables corroded but not frayed

Fail 13 Jan 2021 73,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Handbrake cables corroded but not frayed

Nearside Rear Inner Electrical wiring inadequately secured reverse sensor hanging under vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 58,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 39,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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FD65 RVW is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FD65 RVW, 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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FD65 RVW is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 February 2016.

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