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DS16 FGE

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,379 mi
Last recorded123,379 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 123,379 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 123,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 101,659 miles

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

Nearside Front dayrunning light not illuminating

no spare wheel

towbar socket is damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2024 101,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire by side of fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front dayrunning light not illuminating

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

no spare wheel

towbar socket is damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2023 95,819 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside mirror case slightly damaged

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

tow bar socket slightly damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2023 95,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside mirror case slightly damaged

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

tow bar socket slightly damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,807 miles

Offside mirror case slightly damaged

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

tow bar socket slightly damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,603 miles

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

Offside mirror case damaged

tow bar socket slightly damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2020 69,958 miles

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

tow bar socket slightly damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,411 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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DS16 FGE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 DS16 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

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

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