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Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L16 SMYMOT history

L16 SMY is a grey diesel Vauxhall Vivaro first used on 21 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 167,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L16 SMY grey Vauxhall Vivaro – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
167,191 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
18,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Vivaro
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SMY was last recorded at 167,191 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,113 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
18,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,191 miles
  • 2024 – 150,982 miles
  • 2023 – 134,165 miles
  • 2022 – 115,885 miles
  • 2021 – 97,653 miles
  • 2020 – 78,523 miles
  • 2019 – 61,834 miles
  • 2018 – 39,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,191 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,191 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    167,191 miles
    Test number
    600364115059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail167,113 miles (+16,131)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,113 miles
    Test number
    945743904924
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable broken (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass150,982 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,982 miles
    Test number
    235060387167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail150,860 miles (+16,695)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,860 miles
    Test number
    158523738732
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass134,165 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,165 miles
    Test number
    888235787709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail134,165 miles (+18,280)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,165 miles
    Test number
    253116854654
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass115,885 miles (+18,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,885 miles
    Test number
    721466911533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass97,653 miles (+19,130)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,653 miles
    Test number
    772624241403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,523 miles
    Test number
    365327207809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,496 miles (+16,662)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    979153549163
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass61,834 miles (+22,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,834 miles
    Test number
    799719975960
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket cover missing
  12. Pass39,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,756 miles
    Test number
    569424689533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 SMY

Does L16 SMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SMY is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 SMY?
The MOT on L16 SMY is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SMY done?
L16 SMY was recorded at 167,191 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 18,485 miles a year.
Has L16 SMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SMY has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 SMY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 SMY find?
L16 SMY passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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