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DY16 AAF

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,592 mi
Last recorded158,592 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 AAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 158,592 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

offside front sill damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2024 146,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 146,112 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lens broken, white light visible (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 135,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes around anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 110,419 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 110,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 94,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2020 94,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2019 80,150 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside door mirror casing damaged

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 9 Jul 2019 80,150 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside door mirror casing damaged

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside wing mirror casing slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,483 miles

n/s and o/s wing mirror casings damaged

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight bodywork damage n/s/r

spare tyre outer sidewall damaged

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Fail 21 Jul 2017 40,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight bodywork damage n/s/r

spare tyre outer sidewall damaged

tyre pressure warning light on dash

rear brake pads wearing thin

n/s and o/s wing mirror casings damaged

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2016 13,000 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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DY16 AAF 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 66.7%.

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 DY16 AAF, 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 DY16 AAF registered?

DY16 AAF is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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