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DX16 DLK

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,564 mi
Last recorded187,564 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 DLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 187,564 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 13 May 2025 182,231 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 177,711 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 172,532 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 172,498 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2022 172,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 149,285 miles

FRONT WIPER SLIGHT SMEARING

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 149,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play TOP MOUNTING SEIZED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play TOP MOUNTING SEIZED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached ENGINE UNDERTRAY AND FRONT BUMPER UNDERSKIRT (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT WIPER SLIGHT SMEARING

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

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR SUBFRAME BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 121,685 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damage.

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror damaged. ()

Nearside Rear body trim missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lights unit melted but still works.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,650 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 76,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (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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DX16 DLK is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

DX16 DLK is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 August 2016.

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