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DY16 WCE

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,848 mi
Last recorded96,848 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 96,848 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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 Gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,774 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 89,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount and bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front number plate lamp lens missing

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 81,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 81,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 72,961 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 64,827 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 64,827 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,404 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 58,404 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 WCE 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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

DY16 WCE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is DY16 WCE safe to buy?

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