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LK16 MBU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

276,651 mi
Last recorded276,651 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 MBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 276,651 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front steering a little knotchy on lock to lock procedure

Front undertray not fully secure

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 259,506 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 259,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 245,547 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough steering a little rough/knotchy on lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 232,910 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 232,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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LK16 MBU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LK16 MBU, 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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LK16 MBU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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