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FH16 PAO

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,180 mi
Last recorded103,180 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 103,180 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Front sub frame support bracket fixing bolt missing

Offside Front subframe support bracket fixing bolt slack

Fail 27 Nov 2025 103,170 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Front sub frame support bracket fixing bolt missing

Offside Front subframe support bracket fixing bolt slack

Pass 24 Oct 2024 90,629 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 90,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,461 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 90,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine timing casing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 80,724 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,319 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 58,862 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 39,274 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 PAO 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 FH16 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

FH16 PAO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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