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DG16 ZFA

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,251 mi
Last recorded138,251 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 ZFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 138,251 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 134,065 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,062 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 117,795 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,247 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,318 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 96,318 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,592 miles

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Mar 2020 83,592 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SPANNER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMIANTED ON DASHBOARD

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,979 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 58,979 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury DOOR MIRROR BACKING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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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DG16 ZFA 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 DG16 ZFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG16 ZFA registered?

DG16 ZFA is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 March 2016.

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