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EA16 XFR

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,072 mi
Last recorded126,072 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 XFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 126,072 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 120,655 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 120,655 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 113,464 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 113,462 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 13 Jul 2022 107,742 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak bottom corner radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2021 102,695 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,518 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 95,516 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working hi - level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 67,797 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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EA16 XFR is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA16 XFR, 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 EA16 XFR registered?

EA16 XFR is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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