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DS16 NYZ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,091 mi
Last recorded168,091 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 168,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 168,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 163,121 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 163,094 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 158,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row of seats (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Seat belt slightly damaged centre row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 158,218 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective egr cooler and vacuum pipe disconnected (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front brakes out of balance

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running light inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row of seats (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged centre row of seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear fog/reverse light lens damaged, discoloured and full of water

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre leaking air pressure

Pass 17 Jan 2023 154,373 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 154,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 126,599 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 126,599 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,714 miles

Under tray masking some components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,201 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 26,547 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 NYZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYZ, 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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DS16 NYZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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