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EF16 ZTJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

286,082 mi
Last recorded286,082 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 ZTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 286,082 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 257,372 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 227,045 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 227,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 196,568 miles

Nearside Front cut to outer wall

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 163,098 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 163,093 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 42,179 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 42,179 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 106,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside side door needs adjusting. does not sit flush

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 106,012 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside side door needs adjusting. does not sit flush

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 ZTJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

EF16 ZTJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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