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MA16 HRE

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

209,433 mi
Last recorded209,433 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 HRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 209,433 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 209,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 187,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 187,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 165,066 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 165,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Nsf osf (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 148,189 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nsf osf top (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 148,189 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nsr osr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nsf osf top (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 125,457 miles

Nsf osf suspension top mounts showing light wear

Pass 25 Jul 2020 105,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays loose under vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,701 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 74,695 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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MA16 HRE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MA16 HRE, 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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MA16 HRE is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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