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LK16 MTZ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

215,536 mi
Last recorded215,536 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 MTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 215,536 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 201,523 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 201,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 188,832 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 188,825 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 172,646 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 172,523 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 156,255 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST LEAKING AT FRONT

ONLY ONE REG LIGHT WORKING

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODING

Fail 20 Sep 2022 156,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST LEAKING AT FRONT

ONLY ONE REG LIGHT WORKING

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODING

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODING

Pass 21 Sep 2021 140,138 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 140,138 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 112,932 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 112,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

Offside Front noise from offside front driveshaft inner joint?

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 May 2019 98,034 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 98,034 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (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 MTZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 LK16 MTZ, 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 LK16 MTZ registered?

LK16 MTZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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