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FF16 GZZ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,887 mi
Last recorded55,887 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 55,887 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 41,457 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 41,452 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 41,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and puntured (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2023 41,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight play in upper shocker top . (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 41,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high And offside front. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight play in upper shocker top . (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,632 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,725 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 29,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 23,314 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 17,619 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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FF16 GZZ 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 FF16 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

FF16 GZZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 August 2016.

Is FF16 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF16 GZZ 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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