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MA16 OTW

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,667 mi
Last recorded160,667 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 OTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 160,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 154,589 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 135,270 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 135,270 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 128,591 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 128,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,941 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,676 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 102,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 55,124 miles

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 OTW is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MA16 OTW, 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 MA16 OTW registered?

MA16 OTW is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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