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DB55 MED

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,467 mi
Last recorded145,467 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB55 MED
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 145,467 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,451 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 115,806 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 115,801 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 102,460 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 102,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 95,587 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 82,850 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 82,850 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,919 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 47,280 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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DB55 MED is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 DB55 MED, 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 DB55 MED registered?

DB55 MED is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 August 2016.

Is DB55 MED safe to buy?

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