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DS65 XMY

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,422 mi
Last recorded149,422 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS65 XMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 149,422 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 140,358 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 132,392 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough Lock to Lock (2.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 132,376 miles

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough Lock to Lock (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,759 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 124,715 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 118,750 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 112,337 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,682 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 81,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2019 80,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside mirror damaged

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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DS65 XMY 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 DS65 XMY, 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 DS65 XMY registered?

DS65 XMY is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 February 2016.

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