2016 Vauxhall Vivaro · 66,509 MOT tests
2016 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2016 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 35.9% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 Vivaro years (66,509 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 35.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 47% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 81,547
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 66,509
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.7% of tests fail here (804% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.7%
- Lights and electrics10.7%
- Steering10.7%
- Brakes6.7%
- Tyres6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.36%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.28%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.98%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.96%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.07%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.47%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.18%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.77%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.13%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2016 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 35.9% of first MOT tests, 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 20 Vivaro years (66,509 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.36% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.28% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (3.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 81,547 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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