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FM16 PGV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,271 mi
Last recorded118,271 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 118,271 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 118,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 106,136 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 105,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,365 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 97,365 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,772 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 88,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light bad earth, reverse lights light up dim when fog light turned on (4.6.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,514 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,556 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,620 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 49,618 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 PGV 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 FM16 PGV, 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 FM16 PGV registered?

FM16 PGV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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The MOT history for FM16 PGV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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