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DV16 RCO

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,669 mi
Last recorded153,669 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 153,669 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 152,156 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 152,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 144,193 miles

Both front strut top mounts noisy when turning

Both side steps loose/insecure

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heatshield loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 144,190 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to fully inspect wheel bearing due to brake bind (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front strut top mounts noisy when turning

Both side steps loose/insecure

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Heatshield loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Shows signs of overheating - rear brake pads on this side also show signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 134,469 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 19 Jul 2023 134,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 124,717 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 124,633 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 114,088 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 15 Jul 2020 101,811 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,008 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,682 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Edges Poor Condition 215/60/17 C

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing on Edges

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 55,682 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))

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Edges Poor Condition 215/60/17 C

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing on Edges

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres Wearing on Inner Edges 215/60/17 C

Pass 11 Aug 2016 262 miles

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 RCO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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