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BJ16 UZF

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,750 mi
Last recorded123,750 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 UZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 123,750 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 114,058 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 114,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass smashed (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer parts of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer parts of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2024 94,745 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2024 94,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside day time running lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,494 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 77,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,308 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 45,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,894 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,733 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 23,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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BJ16 UZF is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ16 UZF, 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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BJ16 UZF is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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