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FD65 SMU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,182 mi
Last recorded110,182 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 110,182 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 96,080 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 96,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 87,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 70,512 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,278 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 63,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 46,582 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 46,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 28,281 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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FD65 SMU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FD65 SMU, 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 FD65 SMU registered?

FD65 SMU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 January 2016.

Is FD65 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD65 SMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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