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FM65 BCY

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,070 mi
Last recorded128,070 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 BCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 128,070 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside mirror casing damaged

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

damgae to bodywork both sides

Pass 9 Jan 2025 119,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 114,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 5 Dec 2023 114,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer seat belt stalk cover missing

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 111,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 104,466 miles

Central Front Seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

Fail 23 Nov 2021 104,466 miles

Central Front Seatbelt buckle outer casing missing

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 92,321 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 82,297 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

offside rear seat backrest has a hole in

undertray missing

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,720 miles

Front 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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FM65 BCY is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM65 BCY, 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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FM65 BCY is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2016.

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