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MK16 PLF

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,572 mi
Last recorded175,572 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 175,572 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both side insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 175,563 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured driver side, drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both side insecure (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 161,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 154,669 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 154,664 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative both sides rear (4.6.1 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides front and both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 145,104 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 135,425 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 132,120 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 132,120 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 117,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2020 117,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 92,817 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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MK16 PLF 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 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 PLF, 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 PLF is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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