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DS16 NLY

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,589 mi
Last recorded116,589 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 NLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 116,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak from Maniflod/EGR area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 116,581 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Excessive leakage at engine manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat/Nav & Phone holder

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,572 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 89,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid rectified post test (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,750 miles

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

OBD port would not connect. Manual emissions test carried out. DSM not triggered. No visible smoke and clean tailpipe

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 74,745 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

OBD port would not connect. Manual emissions test carried out. DSM not triggered. No visible smoke and clean tailpipe

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 59,181 miles

slight exhaust leak from EGR valve cooler

slight movement in n/s/f top strut mount bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2021 47,736 miles

front brake pads low thickness

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Jul 2020 36,540 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 36,505 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 NLY is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

DS16 NLY is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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