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FH16 OTZ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,556 mi
Last recorded83,556 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 83,556 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 61,387 miles

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & under cover body panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

steering column lower bush outer ring support sitting on top of steering rack pinion .

Fail 19 Feb 2025 61,387 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system.

engine cover & under cover body panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

steering column lower bush outer ring support sitting on top of steering rack pinion .

Pass 4 Mar 2024 51,275 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine trays fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2023 41,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 18,673 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 13,476 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 OTZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH16 OTZ registered?

FH16 OTZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is FH16 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH16 OTZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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