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EU16 VJO

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

255,823 mi
Last recorded255,823 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU16 VJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 255,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 255,821 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 195,472 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 195,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 143,384 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 11 Apr 2023 143,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 21 Apr 2022 94,670 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 94,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 78,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 61,706 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,031 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 45,031 miles

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

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 VJO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

EU16 VJO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 April 2016.

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