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EU16 UET

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,540 mi
Last recorded168,540 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 UET
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 168,540 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 164,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 147,589 miles

Offside Rear indicator intermittent fault

Fail 20 Feb 2024 147,565 miles

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

Offside Rear indicator intermittent fault

Pass 27 Feb 2023 131,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 128,242 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 128,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 120,233 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 120,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,884 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 107,884 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,120 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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EU16 UET is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU16 UET, 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 EU16 UET registered?

EU16 UET is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is EU16 UET safe to buy?

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