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BL14 KEL

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,245 mi
Last recorded128,245 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 KEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 128,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe sport bar corroded

both side jacking points corroded

both side sills slightly damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2025 128,242 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front subframe sport bar corroded

both side jacking points corroded

both side sills slightly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2024 121,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,091 miles

Front subframe bush slightly worn

Fail 22 Nov 2022 103,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front subframe bush slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,530 miles

Nearside head lamp slightly damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2021 95,530 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside head lamp slightly damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,020 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 85,985 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 85,912 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,142 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BL14 KEL 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 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 BL14 KEL, 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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BL14 KEL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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