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FM16 PDU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,200 mi
Last recorded104,200 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 PDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 104,200 miles

Nearside Rear Lower lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 104,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 97,107 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears Inners (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Worn/Split (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp Outer Lens Holed/Damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge/Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (bordering excessive) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rears Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 97,052 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,102 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 85,102 miles

Nearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 72,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 72,187 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 60,636 miles

Gearbox diff bearings noisy.

Fail 20 Jun 2022 60,633 miles

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

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

Both rear brake disc back plates corroded.

Gearbox diff bearings noisy.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,048 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 50,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure O/S/F ABS sensor harness (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 35,772 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 26,929 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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FM16 PDU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FM16 PDU, 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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FM16 PDU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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