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S23 SLU

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,680 mi
Last recorded136,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro72,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 SLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 136,680 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 201,632 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,743 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 193,738 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 193,738 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 98,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 177,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 25 Jul 2023 177,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 10 Feb 2023 81,788 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Feb 2023 81,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 155,461 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 138,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 130,835 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 130,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Middle exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 39,169 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,717 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,344 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.09 1/m.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 105,344 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Emission result K=0.09 1/m.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,756 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

covers and trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 87,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

N/s front tyre on legal limit

O/s front tyre close to legal limit

Rear brake discs corroded

covers and trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,088 miles

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

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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S23 SLU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S23 SLU, 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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S23 SLU is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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