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DY66 LYU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

187,287 mi
Last recorded187,287 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY66 LYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 187,287 miles

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2026 187,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror casing damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2024 167,545 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 167,545 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 141,529 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 141,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,371 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 117,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,607 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 93,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 71,660 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 58,510 miles

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

Nearside OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT DAMAGED

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

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

Fail 25 Sep 2019 58,505 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury DOOR MIRROR BACKING MISSING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

ADD BLUE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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

Nearside OF VEHICLE ACCIDENT DAMAGED

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

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

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

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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DY66 LYU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 DY66 LYU, 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 DY66 LYU registered?

DY66 LYU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 October 2016.

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