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FM65 BLV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,026 mi
Last recorded111,026 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 BLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 111,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 101,511 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 101,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 88,387 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2024 88,387 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,038 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,736 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 70,730 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,691 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 60,691 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,560 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 50,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 31,523 miles

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

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 BLV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BLV, 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 FM65 BLV registered?

FM65 BLV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 February 2016.

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