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FR05 ALE

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,049 mi
Last recorded97,049 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR05 ALE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 97,049 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 97,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 86,407 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,709 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,456 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 66,430 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 54,170 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 30,663 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 25,141 miles

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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FR05 ALE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FR05 ALE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FR05 ALE?

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What year was FR05 ALE registered?

FR05 ALE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 September 2016.

Is FR05 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR05 ALE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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