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DU16 EYJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,676 mi
Last recorded132,676 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 EYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 132,676 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (around front crankshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.5mm, perished in tread & outer sidewall (205/65R16C) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 132,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge, cut in tread & perished on sidewall (205/65R16C) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edge, perished/cracking in tread & sidewalls (205/65R16C) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (around front crankshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.5mm, perished in tread & outer sidewall (205/65R16C) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 122,984 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and perished 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall, worn and damaged 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine undertray is damaged and insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2025 122,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn and perished 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall, worn and damaged 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine undertray is damaged and insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2024 117,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer sidewall, perished on inner and outer sidewalls 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer sidewall, perished on inner and outer sidewall 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 4mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner and outer sidewall 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,354 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished on inner sidewalls 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall and worn on outer sidewall 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic cover sills,engine undertray and under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 30 Mar 2023 112,354 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished on inner sidewalls 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall and worn on outer sidewall 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on inner sidewall 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic cover sills,engine undertray and under floor covers are fitted preventing inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 107,123 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 107,123 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 103,049 miles

Nearside Front day running light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery is weak and failed during test

engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 19 Mar 2021 103,049 miles

Nearside Front day running light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

battery is weak and failed during test

engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 2 Apr 2020 93,845 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 93,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,531 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 64,142 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (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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DU16 EYJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DU16 EYJ, 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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DU16 EYJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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