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MW16 CEN

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,635 mi
Last recorded108,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW16 CEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 108,635 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing has slight lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear shock absorber bodies corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 98,425 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 85,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 71,974 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 71,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,878 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 63,842 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,657 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 54,629 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,334 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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MW16 CEN 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 MW16 CEN, 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 MW16 CEN registered?

MW16 CEN is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 18 May 2016.

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