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FL16 FVU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,239 mi
Last recorded115,239 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 FVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 115,239 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 91,726 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 75,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,088 miles

n/s/f steering arm - worn, play

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms - bushes worn

Fail 30 Jun 2023 75,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f steering arm - worn, play

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms - bushes worn

Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,150 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 67,150 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 58,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 58,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre cut to cord , cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached mounting nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 48,617 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,387 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 37,387 miles

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

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

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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FL16 FVU 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 FL16 FVU, 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 FL16 FVU registered?

FL16 FVU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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