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DF16 UWW

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,335 mi
Last recorded117,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 UWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 117,335 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 117,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2026 113,549 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2025 102,745 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 91,079 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on windscreen nr driver

Pass 19 Jan 2023 76,123 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on screen nr driver

Fail 18 Jan 2023 76,121 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on screen nr driver

Pass 7 Jan 2022 57,744 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 7 Jan 2022 57,744 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Jan 2021 61,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,946 miles

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

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

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

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 UWW 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 DF16 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

DF16 UWW is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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