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DY16 WAO

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,514 mi
Last recorded184,514 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 184,514 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 184,514 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 163,052 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 163,052 miles

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

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 12 Jun 2024 141,863 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 141,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/16/c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2023 120,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 May 2023 120,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 102,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 83,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 11 Jun 2021 83,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 19 Jun 2020 69,079 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 68,913 miles

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

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

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 1 May 2019 52,221 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 WAO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WAO, 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 WAO registered?

DY16 WAO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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