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DG16 ZZE

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,294 mi
Last recorded168,294 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 ZZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 168,294 miles

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR PLASTIC BROKEN

SERVICE DUE

Fail 29 Apr 2026 168,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR PLASTIC BROKEN

SERVICE DUE

Pass 2 May 2025 162,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to wear limit advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and weak

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight knock on front would advise further investigation

Fail 1 May 2025 162,167 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and weak

slight knock on front would advise further investigation

Pass 17 Apr 2024 144,064 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 133,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 113,845 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 113,843 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 99,190 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 80,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,664 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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DG16 ZZE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey 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 ZZE, 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 DG16 ZZE registered?

DG16 ZZE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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