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FM65 BZR

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,595 mi
Last recorded149,595 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 149,595 miles

Coolant reservoir empty

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake lagging in operation ON THE LIMIT NOW

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ON THE LIMIT NOW (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 149,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lagging in operation ON THE LIMIT NOW

Coolant reservoir empty

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

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ON THE LIMIT NOW (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 139,866 miles

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

Spanner light illuminated

Fail 6 Jul 2024 139,118 miles

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

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

spanner light illuminating

Pass 24 May 2023 121,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/edge of tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rivets securing wiring to suspension arm broken - Cable tied for temporary fix (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 15 May 2023 120,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/edge of tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rivets securing wiring to suspension arm broken - Cable tied for temporary fix (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2022 103,219 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 103,150 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,506 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 79,414 miles

brake anti -slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2019 58,295 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Fail 29 Jan 2019 58,293 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn

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 BZR is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue 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 FM65 BZR, 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 BZR is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 February 2016.

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