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FM16 RJO

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,395 mi
Last recorded113,395 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 113,395 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 113,394 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition multiple extended cracks in drivers view (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Towball and electrics socket removed

Fail 23 Sep 2024 105,954 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 92,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 92,715 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 74,271 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 74,271 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 58,527 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 42,392 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a stone chip damage

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 29,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen has stone chip damage

Fail 6 Jun 2019 29,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen has stone chip damage

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 RJO 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 58.3%.

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 RJO, 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 RJO registered?

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

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