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DL16 UAV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,862 mi
Last recorded156,862 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 UAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 156,862 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 156,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 145,922 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to front bumper and nearside door

Pass 12 Jul 2023 132,488 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front tyre damage in tread

Fail 12 Jul 2023 132,488 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front tyre damage in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2022 120,046 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 120,046 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,252 miles

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

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

some body damage to nearside front

Fail 28 Jul 2021 110,252 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front shock absorbers leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

some body damage to nearside front

Pass 30 Jul 2020 98,734 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers have a light leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 85,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 85,996 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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DL16 UAV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 DL16 UAV, 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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DL16 UAV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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