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HG16 ZXJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,431 mi
Last recorded158,431 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 ZXJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 158,431 miles

Both rear bumper corners cracked

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2026 158,430 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Both rear bumper corners cracked

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2025 137,086 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 112,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,767 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 86,767 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,583 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 42,421 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 42,421 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view and insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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HG16 ZXJ 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 HG16 ZXJ, 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 HG16 ZXJ registered?

HG16 ZXJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is HG16 ZXJ safe to buy?

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