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DU16 YFL

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

244,128 mi
Last recorded244,128 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 YFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 244,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 244,128 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 215,352 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 215,352 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 177,955 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 177,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 158,713 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 158,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 96,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 YFL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DU16 YFL, 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 YFL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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