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FL16 YZJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,099 mi
Last recorded144,099 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 YZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 144,099 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 144,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 132,915 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

coolant level low

slight damage to near side door trim

Pass 31 Jul 2024 118,642 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 118,642 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,467 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,098 miles

Coolant level low

Fail 16 Feb 2023 97,098 miles

Coolant level low

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 80,159 miles

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT SHOCK DAMP ( ALMOST EXCESSIVE )

STRONG ADVISE - PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END

free play in handbrake

nail in o/s front tyre ( close to inner edge ), n/s front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed/damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2022 80,159 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

STRONG ADVISE - N/S FRONT SHOCK DAMP ( ALMOST EXCESSIVE )

STRONG ADVISE - PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END

free play in handbrake

n/s rear tyre out of shape, 2mm ( minimum 1.6mm), scrubbed/damaged outer sidewall ( general poor condition )

nail in both rear tyres

nail in o/s front tyre ( close to inner edge ), n/s front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed/damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,613 miles

Both front wipers smear screen

Nearside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,050 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,943 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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FL16 YZJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YZJ, 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 YZJ registered?

FL16 YZJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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