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LK16 MVF

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,346 mi
Last recorded176,346 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK16 MVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 176,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 173,250 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 173,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 167,328 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 167,328 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 152,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 140,576 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 140,576 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre distorted in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended both centre row outer belts tied in knots (7.1.2 (c))

engine coolant low

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2021 121,577 miles

emissions output too low to register

Fail 7 Oct 2021 120,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions output too low to register

Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,939 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,515 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 77,596 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw base inop (10.1 (o))

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 MVF is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MVF, 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 MVF registered?

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

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