CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM16 GBO

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,276 mi
Last recorded73,276 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM16 GBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 73,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 60,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 60,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 49,464 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 49,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 44,226 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 44,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 38,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 tyre also has screw in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 38,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 tyre also has screw in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 29,903 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn on edges close to legal limit

Rear brake pads wearing low

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
Full Vauxhall Vivaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM16 GBO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LM16 GBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM16 GBO?

You can check the full history of LM16 GBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM16 GBO registered?

LM16 GBO is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is LM16 GBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM16 GBO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM16 GBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM16 GBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.