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FH16 OBX

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,449 mi
Last recorded77,449 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH16 OBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 77,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 75,904 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,243 miles

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS loom insecure O/S/F (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion to rear upper spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 63,243 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Head lamp aim too high, both units. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS loom insecure O/S/F (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion to rear upper spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 57,249 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 15 Feb 2022 57,247 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted obscuring testable components

under trays fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 23 Apr 2021 55,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 46,113 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 46,110 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))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 32,830 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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FH16 OBX is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH16 OBX, 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 FH16 OBX registered?

FH16 OBX is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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