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EA16 XMZ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,436 mi
Last recorded153,436 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 153,436 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 149,808 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 149,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 65 16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 65 16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 147,919 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 140,956 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2023 140,951 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2022 126,043 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test top of dash clutter within wiper sweep

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,532 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 102,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 85,190 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,370 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 74,370 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 74,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 XMZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

EA16 XMZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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