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CU16 CYK

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,792 mi
Last recorded142,792 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 CYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 142,792 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle including suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 132,369 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 125,680 miles

Front Fog Lamps Not Working Both

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill Damaged

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

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded Both Sides

Fail 16 Apr 2024 125,680 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Fog Lamps Not Working Both

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill Damaged

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

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded Both Sides

Pass 8 Apr 2023 120,237 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill damage

Pass 2 Apr 2022 114,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 114,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,240 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,458 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,267 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components-wheel arch covers fitted

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 95,266 miles

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

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components-wheel arch covers fitted

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

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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CU16 CYK 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 CU16 CYK, 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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CU16 CYK is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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