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DY16 FKJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,318 mi
Last recorded165,318 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 FKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 165,318 miles

Offside Rear reversing light lense broken

both rear brake back plates badly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2025 165,318 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective outer (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear reversing light lense broken

both rear brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 151,947 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 129,589 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 129,589 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 109,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 83,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,967 miles

o/s/r light lense damaged not showing white light

Pass 5 Jul 2018 33,104 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f door plastic trim damaged

o/s/r reversing light lense broken

Pass 6 Jul 2017 18,713 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 FKJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

DY16 FKJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 April 2016.

Is DY16 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 FKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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