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EG16 MKJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,586 mi
Last recorded191,586 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 MKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 191,586 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 191,583 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 190,615 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 190,607 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 188,731 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 176,635 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 176,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 157,744 miles

coolant leak

Pass 10 Jul 2019 120,100 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 120,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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EG16 MKJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EG16 MKJ, 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 EG16 MKJ registered?

EG16 MKJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is EG16 MKJ safe to buy?

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