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FM16 PLV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,239 mi
Last recorded81,239 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 81,239 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 81,236 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,074 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 55,176 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover damaged ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 55,175 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover damaged ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 47,164 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 46,600 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 43,078 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 43,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 39,228 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,725 miles

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

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

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 PLV 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 75%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

FM16 PLV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 July 2016.

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