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FP16 ESF

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,015 mi
Last recorded68,015 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 68,015 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 68,009 miles

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2025 48,970 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

smear on wipers

Fail 1 May 2025 48,970 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

smear on wipers

Pass 2 May 2024 43,347 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 43,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 37,245 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 37,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 32,515 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 32,515 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 27,450 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 22,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 17,176 miles

Nearside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 May 2019 17,176 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 ESF 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 57.1%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

FP16 ESF is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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