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EF65 LZK

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,720 mi
Last recorded128,720 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF65 LZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 128,720 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier is attached by four bolts , one has sheared off

Fail 18 Jul 2025 128,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier is attached by four bolts , one has sheared off

Offside Front OSF brake hose fouling driveshaft

Pass 2 Jul 2024 122,274 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 115,497 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 111,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 111,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread reading 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise centre top stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Oct 2021 87,199 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 87,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,178 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 87,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 70,870 miles

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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EF65 LZK is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey 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 EF65 LZK, 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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EF65 LZK is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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