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DF16 EXB

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,536 mi
Last recorded158,536 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 158,536 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low inner (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 158,536 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f brake pads below (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low inner (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 138,529 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 121,070 miles

Exhaust system rusting

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Surface rust underside vehicle structure and general.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 121,068 miles

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

Exhaust system rusting

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Surface rust underside vehicle structure and general.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 120,574 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 120,574 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,616 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,747 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 76,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 41,088 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 41,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 EXB 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 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 DF16 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

DF16 EXB is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is DF16 EXB safe to buy?

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