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BF16 JPY

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,114 mi
Last recorded145,114 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 JPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 145,114 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside pitted towards outer diameter of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 139,322 miles

Body component slightly loose Front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 139,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Body component slightly loose Front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 134,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,936 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 128,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 94,716 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 94,716 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,314 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,219 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp is damaged.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 58,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65r16c continentals (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp is damaged.

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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BF16 JPY is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF16 JPY, 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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BF16 JPY is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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