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NV16 DSZ

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,775 mi
Last recorded133,775 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 DSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 133,775 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 130,958 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 130,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 130,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 113,339 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 88,787 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2022 88,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,804 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe over fuel tank corroded - Replacement advised (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central offside ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 67,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 52,626 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row of seats ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row of seats ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear tyre perished

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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NV16 DSZ 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 NV16 DSZ, 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 NV16 DSZ registered?

NV16 DSZ is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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