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EF16 COJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,336 mi
Last recorded156,336 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 COJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 156,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 136,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 136,766 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 119,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d bush play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arms play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 119,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced d bush play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arms play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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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EF16 COJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF16 COJ, 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 EF16 COJ registered?

EF16 COJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 June 2016.

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