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DY16 FGP

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,676 mi
Last recorded74,676 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 FGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 74,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively nearside and offside front wiring not correctly fastened, not considered insecure (1.6 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of diesel particulate filter corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

steering slight creak on lock to lock

Fail 24 Apr 2026 74,666 miles

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

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

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively nearside and offside front wiring not correctly fastened, not considered insecure (1.6 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of diesel particulate filter corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

TPMS light on indicating low pressure

Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,290 miles

Front ABS wiring slightly insecure, both sides, along suspension arms

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting, no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 68,289 miles

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

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

Front ABS wiring slightly insecure, both sides, along suspension arms

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting, no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 68,281 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Ad blue filler pipe clamp loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

TPMS lamp on dash

Fail 10 Feb 2025 68,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Ad blue filler pipe clamp loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS lamp on dash

Pass 7 Feb 2024 65,044 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,318 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 61,303 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding and pad under 1.5mm (1.2.1 (f))

tpms lamp on dash

Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,783 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,624 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 46,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central seats ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs corroded

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 FGP is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

DY16 FGP is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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