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DV16 DVL

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,507 mi
Last recorded153,507 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 DVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 153,507 miles

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

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

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

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

all over body damage

front bumper damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2026 153,506 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

all over body damage

front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2025 147,472 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 147,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 133,596 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front underside components caked in mud

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 133,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front underside components caked in mud

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 126,380 miles

Offside Front door jamb chassis plate deteriorated

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

general body damage

intercooler slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2023 126,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front door jamb chassis plate deteriorated

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

general body damage

intercooler slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2022 114,912 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 114,912 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 96,373 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 96,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 72,476 miles

both mirrors held together with tape

Fail 9 Jul 2020 71,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

both mirrors held together with tape

Pass 12 Jul 2019 47,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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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DV16 DVL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 DV16 DVL, 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 DVL is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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