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MK16 KKG

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,797 mi
Last recorded203,797 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 KKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 203,797 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

Fail 3 Mar 2026 203,797 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

Pass 5 Mar 2025 195,136 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 178,653 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 178,606 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 157,643 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 157,642 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 130,089 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,231 miles

slight play developing both front anti roll bar links

Fail 5 Mar 2021 114,231 miles

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

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

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

slight play developing both front anti roll bar links

Pass 17 Feb 2020 107,538 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,916 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have limited damping effect

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,051 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 63,041 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017

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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MK16 KKG is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MK16 KKG, 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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MK16 KKG is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 5 April 2016.

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