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MF16 XPS

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,152 mi
Last recorded164,152 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF16 XPS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 164,152 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 164,109 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front battery weak on start up

Nearside wing mirror cap damaged-still secure

Pass 25 Mar 2025 141,953 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from timing side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 141,953 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65r16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from timing side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush cracked+perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush cracked+perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 119,982 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 119,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear discs worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads on the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,653 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 102,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 54,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,585 miles

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

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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MF16 XPS is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF16 XPS, 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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MF16 XPS is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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