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DF16 EWZ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,444 mi
Last recorded136,444 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 EWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 136,444 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 136,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 127,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear lamp damaged but not effecting lighting

Pass 27 Aug 2024 117,293 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 117,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,833 miles

FRONT UNDERSHIELD DAMAGE & INSECURE

NEARSIDE PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Pass 22 Aug 2022 106,573 miles

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged NAILED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 106,573 miles

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

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged NAILED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 96,347 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged WALL SCUFFED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,044 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,035 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 74,215 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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DF16 EWZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey 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 DF16 EWZ, 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 DF16 EWZ registered?

DF16 EWZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 7 June 2016.

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