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GU16 EKW

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,943 mi
Last recorded127,943 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 EKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 127,943 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 125,987 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 125,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 May 2022 115,241 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 115,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 89,781 miles

Front Anti roll bar mounts knocking

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

Oil leak from top of engine

Pass 13 May 2020 77,500 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 77,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,055 miles

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

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

front bumper damage but edges not sharp

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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GU16 EKW is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GU16 EKW, 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

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What year was GU16 EKW registered?

GU16 EKW is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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