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EA16 XGU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,910 mi
Last recorded100,910 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 100,910 miles

Front clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 15 May 2026 100,910 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Jul 2025 97,932 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 92,962 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 88,648 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 84,510 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 80,282 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,668 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 76,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,471 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 51,419 miles

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

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 XGU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA16 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

EA16 XGU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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