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DX16 DFA

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,988 mi
Last recorded94,988 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 DFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 94,988 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 94,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 90,558 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 90,558 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 81,538 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 81,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 72,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and centre tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face liping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and centre tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 72,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and centre tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face liping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and centre tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 62,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 53,253 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 46,499 miles

Nearside Rear tread stepped

Pass 1 May 2019 33,592 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 33,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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DX16 DFA is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DX16 DFA, 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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What year was DX16 DFA registered?

DX16 DFA is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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