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DS16 GAO

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,205 mi
Last recorded96,205 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 GAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 96,205 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 96,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 87,183 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 87,183 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 77,776 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,629 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark inside engine bay area (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215-65-r16c 106/104t slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-65-r16c 106/104t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215-65-r16c 106/104t slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-65-r16c 106/104t (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 23 Oct 2020 47,629 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark inside engine bay area (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215-65-r16c 106/104t slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-65-r16c 106/104t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215-65-r16c 106/104t slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-65-r16c 106/104t (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2019 30,564 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

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 GAO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

DS16 GAO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is DS16 GAO safe to buy?

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