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DV16 DFN

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,625 mi
Last recorded87,625 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 DFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 87,625 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 87,625 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,684 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 84,798 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,126 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 82,126 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge - 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge - 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 78,943 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge - 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge - 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 75,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 64,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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DV16 DFN is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV16 DFN, 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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DV16 DFN is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 May 2016.

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