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DU16 WDA

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,840 mi
Last recorded162,840 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 WDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 162,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 162,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 155,085 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 155,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 141,746 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 141,744 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement Park brake cable won't release fully. To the point, where it's holding brake caliper on (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint is actually contaminated with water/corrosion and there is an element of play too (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play To severe to even correctly assess bottom suspension joint that side too. to be check after repair (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn to canvass on inner edge. Clearly a tracking issue. See steering failure items (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Within tread area and really bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake inner cable corroded. Please renew A.S.A.P (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. This is most likely down to park brake cables sticking and not releasing brake caliper fully (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 124,834 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 111,458 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,164 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,782 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,365 miles

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

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 WDA 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 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 DU16 WDA, 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 WDA is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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