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FF16 GWD

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,037 mi
Last recorded69,037 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF16 GWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 69,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Worn/Split (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gear Stick Movement Stiff

Nearside Front Front Inner Wheel Arch Liner Missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 69,037 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Front 'D' Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to Cords Outer Tread and Nail in Inner Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Worn/Split (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gear Stick Movement Stiff

Nearside Front Front Inner Wheel Arch Liner Missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever has Excess Travel (adjusting mechanism/cable slack/loose)

Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,218 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 59,218 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Engine under tray damaged

Nearside Front Wheelhouse liner missing

Pass 27 Sep 2024 48,806 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner missing

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2024 48,806 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner missing

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 38,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 30,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 24,466 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,020 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 17,489 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 17,489 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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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FF16 GWD is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FF16 GWD, 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 FF16 GWD registered?

FF16 GWD is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 August 2016.

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