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KF16 BYJ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

99,259 mi
Last recorded99,259 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF16 BYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 99,259 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 99,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 89,799 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 89,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords - 205/65R16C - Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply - 205/65R16C - Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread - ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No visible coolant in expansion tank

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 79,664 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2024 79,664 miles

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

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 70,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 57,571 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 57,571 miles

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

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 47,564 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 47,564 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades of incorrect fitment not secure

Pass 15 Aug 2020 39,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,531 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 35,531 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 33,718 miles

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

Front 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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KF16 BYJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KF16 BYJ, 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 KF16 BYJ registered?

KF16 BYJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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