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FH16 OFJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,173 mi
Last recorded50,173 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 50,173 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 50,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 34,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 34,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,118 miles

Offside Rear Upper Light lamp unit lens cracked.

Fail 20 Jun 2023 31,118 miles

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

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

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

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber pad has worn smooth on one side.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Light lamp unit lens cracked.

Pass 9 Jun 2022 26,510 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 26,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 22,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 17,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 13,831 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 13,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 OFJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FH16 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

FH16 OFJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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