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DS16 EAA

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

216,471 mi
Last recorded216,471 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 EAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 216,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 210,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 202,502 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 202,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2022 174,309 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 174,309 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 143,606 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 143,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 112,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 73,663 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 73,280 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,810 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 39,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2017 14,572 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2x ()

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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DS16 EAA is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DS16 EAA, 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 DS16 EAA registered?

DS16 EAA is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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