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DY16 YFV

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,477 mi
Last recorded133,477 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 133,477 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,958 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 86,329 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 83,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit on edge

Fail 13 Jan 2023 83,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit on edge

Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,340 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running bulb in operative

Fail 5 Jan 2022 72,340 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running bulb in operative

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 63,402 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm

Nearside Front wing mirror outer casing damage

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Front tyre is on 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,580 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass is cracked

Nearside Front wing mirror outer casing is damage

Offside Front wing mirror outer casing is damage

Fail 9 Jan 2020 54,580 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Nearside Front wing mirror glass is cracked

Nearside Front wing mirror outer casing is damage

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

Offside Front wing mirror outer casing is damage

Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s door mirror casing damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2019 43,186 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s door mirror casing damaged

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 YFV 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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

DY16 YFV is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is DY16 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 YFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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