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FH16 PGU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,016 mi
Last recorded66,016 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,016 miles

Offside Front Day time running lamp inop

Pass 21 Mar 2025 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 62,248 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 54,997 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 54,995 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both subframe bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2023 40,100 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 40,100 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 28,159 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 28,159 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 22,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 17,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 17,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 13,122 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 PGU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

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

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