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HG66 AFA

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,512 mi
Last recorded125,512 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG66 AFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 125,512 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror casing covered in tape

Nearside Rear Lower light lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension spring fouling on body

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

brake pedal rubber worn

oil level low

Fail 28 Nov 2025 125,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust fumes leak from back of engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected light lens missing showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror casing covered in tape

Nearside Rear Lower light lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front suspension spring fouling on body

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

oil level low

Pass 1 Nov 2024 114,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust leaking, advise repair as soon as possible due too risk of fumes coming into cabin (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front undertray loose

Fail 1 Nov 2024 114,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust leaking, advise repair as soon as possible due too risk of fumes coming into cabin (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

coolant low

front undertray loose

Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,515 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust leaking, advise repair as soon as possible due too risk of fumes coming into cabin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit of pass ability (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant low

Fail 30 Oct 2023 102,501 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust leaking, advise repair as soon as possible due too risk of fumes coming into cabin (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit of pass ability (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant low

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,479 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Roughly 25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have worn tread on their outer edges - plenty left in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Detected on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 89,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Big cut down to and through the cords! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Roughly 25% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have worn tread on their outer edges - plenty left in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Detected on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 79,612 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front roll bar linkage ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stones wedged in a big cut so unable to see if cords are on show (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 79,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front roll bar linkage ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stones wedged in a big cut so unable to see if cords are on show (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 65,341 miles

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

Offside Front Door mirror in poor condition.

Fail 24 Oct 2020 65,335 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Door mirror in poor condition.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 51,772 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

nail in n/s/r tyre.

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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HG66 AFA is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HG66 AFA, 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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HG66 AFA is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 November 2016.

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