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DY16 FFJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,263 mi
Last recorded133,263 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 FFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 133,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LIMIT ON BOTH EDGES !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LIMIT ON BOTH EDGES !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 133,162 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LIMIT ON BOTH EDGES !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISORY = BELOW LIMIT ON BOTH EDGES !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 118,423 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s tyre [INNER EDGE VERY WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ear o/s tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 118,423 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front n/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s tyre [INNER EDGE VERY WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ear o/s tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,933 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 97,774 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 97,774 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,713 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 86,316 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 76,459 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2019 76,459 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nsf (5.3.2 (b))

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

front brake pads and discs worn

play in steering rack

Pass 24 Dec 2018 60,810 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 FFJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FFJ, 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 FFJ registered?

DY16 FFJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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