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DY16 EAP

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,847 mi
Last recorded156,847 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 EAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 156,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus o/side front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

power steering is slightly rough on idle slight play felt at steering wheel

Fail 8 Dec 2025 156,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus o/side front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

power steering is slightly rough on idle slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 2 Jan 2025 149,126 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus o/side jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has small cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 145,433 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus o/side jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 145,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus o/side jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 143,834 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 143,834 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

headlamps on dip wont turn off

wipers wont turn off

Pass 4 Nov 2021 141,791 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 141,753 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 139,271 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END/ARM SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 139,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted DENTED TYRE BULGING SLIGHTLY (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front TRACK ROD END/ARM SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

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

SCREEN WASH BOTTLE INSECURE

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 May 2019 98,453 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 EAP is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY16 EAP, 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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DY16 EAP is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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