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FP16 DFC

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,476 mi
Last recorded103,476 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP16 DFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 103,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to pull away from link but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking + nail in tyre + damage over the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 103,466 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to pull away from link but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking + nail in tyre + damage over the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 83,743 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 82,345 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 82,343 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 74,085 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 74,083 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 64,638 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 64,638 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2022 58,412 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 46,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 32,612 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,860 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 28,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Spare tyre defective punctured

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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FP16 DFC is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FP16 DFC, 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 FP16 DFC registered?

FP16 DFC is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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