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DS16 GKO

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,301 mi
Last recorded154,301 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 154,301 miles

Brake Fluid Reservoir Insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 154,301 miles

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

Brake Fluid Reservoir Insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 146,435 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to confirm below 1.5mm but very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2024 138,770 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 123,763 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 123,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 108,731 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 108,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

coolant below min

Fail 10 Nov 2021 102,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

coolant below min

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,930 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,133 miles

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

under tray fitted at time of mot

Fail 4 Apr 2019 54,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted at time of mot

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 GKO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GKO, 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 GKO registered?

DS16 GKO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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