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FM16 RDU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 92,450 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & NSR tyres worn low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 92,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS & ESC lights on (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF anti-roll bar linkage lower dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system fouling NSF coil spring fouling on body due to defective top mount (2.1.4 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF lower suspension arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NSF brake pad worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF tyre below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes imbalanced (47%) maximum limit is 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & NSR tyres worn low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,130 miles

Offside Front Lower ADVISE ON LY - Drivers flooring has some wear

Fail 31 May 2023 72,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear ADVISE ONLY - BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE MISSING

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower ADVISE ON LY - Drivers flooring has some wear

Offside Rear ADVISE ONLY - BRAKE DISC BACK DISC CORROED

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective cut and flat ()

Pass 25 May 2022 57,624 miles

Offside Front ADVISE ONLY - driver flooring has slight wear to it

Fail 24 May 2022 57,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to Ply on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to Ply on tread and low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to Ply on tread and side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front ADVISE ONLY - driver flooring has slight wear to it

Spare tyre defective tyre flat and has nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 47,993 miles

Offside Front ADVISE ONLY - some wear to drivers flooring

Pass 29 May 2020 37,246 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 26,986 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 26,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body has an unsafe modification wingmirror damaged, could cause injury (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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 RDU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

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

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