CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ16 KNB

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,555 mi
Last recorded92,555 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 KNB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 92,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 92,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 84,664 miles

Front wiper blades appear quite poor at clearing the screen

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Considerable dent on inner rim of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

There appears to be a slight smell of exhaust fumes in the engine bay

Pass 28 Oct 2023 76,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be very low, approx. 85-90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple bulges around inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be very low, approx. 85-90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner, a little low across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 66,835 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 59,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on outer edge (monitor) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,491 miles

osr tyre slight cracking

Pass 1 May 2019 36,710 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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ16 KNB 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 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 EJ16 KNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ16 KNB?

You can check the full history of EJ16 KNB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ16 KNB registered?

EJ16 KNB is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is EJ16 KNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ16 KNB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ16 KNB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ16 KNB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.