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AV16 VYE

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,087 mi
Last recorded138,087 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 VYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 138,087 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 122,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 108,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Corner / Bumper & Undertray damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 108,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Corner / Bumper & Undertray damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 90,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 72,394 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 72,394 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 60,131 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 60,131 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 46,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 34,451 miles

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

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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AV16 VYE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black 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 AV16 VYE, 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 AV16 VYE registered?

AV16 VYE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AV16 VYE safe to buy?

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