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FS05 ECS

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,507 mi
Last recorded160,507 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFS05 ECS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 160,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 155,632 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim belt (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 155,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim belt (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 140,820 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 140,820 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 125,389 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 105,898 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 105,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outside wall 205 65 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 75,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 75,740 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 59,984 miles

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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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FS05 ECS is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FS05 ECS, 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 FS05 ECS registered?

FS05 ECS is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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The MOT history for FS05 ECS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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