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BG16 XFJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,887 mi
Last recorded106,887 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 106,887 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 98,378 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 98,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,999 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has become detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 80,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn down to approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 3mm **LEGAL LIMIT 1.6mm** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 57,218 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 46,202 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 46,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 32,910 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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BG16 XFJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Beige 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 BG16 XFJ, 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 BG16 XFJ registered?

BG16 XFJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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