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EF16 HVT

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,127 mi
Last recorded124,127 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 HVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 124,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 120,101 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 120,101 miles

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60R17C 109/107T 8ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 115,319 miles

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,840 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 24 Jun 2022 108,840 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,283 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,168 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,799 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (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 HVT 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 EF16 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

EF16 HVT is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 May 2016.

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