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FM16 RXD

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,756 mi
Last recorded44,756 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 44,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Due to discs corroded. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 44,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link knocking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Due to discs corroded. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 40,355 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 32,368 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 32,368 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 31,078 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 31,078 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 26,115 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 26,115 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged abs wiring loom insecure (1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged abs wiring loom insecure (1.6 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 21,536 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 18,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 14,101 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 RXD 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 RXD, 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 RXD registered?

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

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The MOT history for FM16 RXD 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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