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DY66 MTX

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,212 mi
Last recorded131,212 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 131,212 miles

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

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror backing cover damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

steering lock operation deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2026 131,207 miles

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

steering lock operation deteriorated

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

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror backing cover damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 114,873 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure both sides abs wires not fully secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure forward most damaged etc (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 114,872 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both sides (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover case (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure both sides abs wires not fully secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure forward most damaged etc (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 97,937 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 97,933 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inside 205/60/16c

Offside Front tyre worn inside

Pass 3 May 2023 83,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 78,926 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 78,926 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 71,265 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 71,263 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 61,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,023 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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DY66 MTX 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 61.5%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

DY66 MTX is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 October 2016.

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