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DS10 BUL

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,984 mi
Last recorded127,984 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS10 BUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 127,984 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some perishing to offside front inner drive-shafts gaiter

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Fail 27 Jul 2026 127,984 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

some perishing to offside front inner drive-shafts gaiter

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Pass 25 Jul 2025 115,731 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 115,731 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 104,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside half moon bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

some wear and deterioration to rear tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2023 97,341 miles

some wear to tyres

Fail 15 Jul 2023 97,341 miles

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

some wear to tyres

Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,238 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 91,238 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 83,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 83,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 75,663 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 75,663 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,415 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,984 miles

lower edge of windscreen damaged no affecting drivers view of road ahead

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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DS10 BUL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DS10 BUL, 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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DS10 BUL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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