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FH16 OVA

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,920 mi
Last recorded58,920 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 58,920 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has seepage at both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 58,917 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))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has seepage at both sides (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened support bearing is rough and very noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated possible leak from distorted wheel rim (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened support bearing is rough and very noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine timing cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 55,824 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at both sides shows signs of seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing rough when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing rough when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 55,824 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at both sides shows signs of seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing rough when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing rough when turning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on braking surface, brake shield is corroded and parts missing/breaking off (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine timing chain cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 52,444 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 52,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Droplink came off lower balljoint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Intercooler has a hole in it

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 49,494 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 49,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 38,550 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 28,599 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 23,853 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,229 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 OVA 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 66.7%.

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 FH16 OVA, 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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FH16 OVA is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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