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ML16 ARD

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,596 mi
Last recorded144,596 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML16 ARD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 144,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 137,203 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 137,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 127,285 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 127,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 118,515 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 108,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 94,405 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 85,497 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 66,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre defective

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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ML16 ARD is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey 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 ML16 ARD, 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 ML16 ARD registered?

ML16 ARD is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 17 June 2016.

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