VAUXHALL VIVARO2016 · 1.6L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in reactive repairs. While it passed the most recent test on 28 April 2026 at 67,895 miles, it had failed just that same day with an extensive list of defects. The transition from a clean pass in 2025 to a multi-point failure now suggests that components are only addressed when they reach failure thresholds rather than through a preventative service schedule. At 67,895 miles, the ten-year-old Vivaro shows an average of approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with light-use commercial applications. However, the data reveals a rapid accumulation of 9,307 miles between June 2024 and April 2026, followed by another 6,392 miles in the final year. This mileage pattern is stable, but the recurring presence of perishing rubber components suggests the vehicle may have suffered from periods of standing or age-related degradation despite the relatively low distance covered. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension and steering assembly, as the tester flagged excessive play in the offside front track rod end in April 2026 and play in the nearside steering rack inner joints as early as June 2024. These recurring issues indicate significant wear in the steering geometry. The braking system also requires close attention; the April 2026 failure identified thin pads and pitted or scored discs across all four wheels, alongside an excessively fluctuating rear service brake. The consistent reports of cracking and perishing tyres across multiple years indicate that the rubber compounds are reaching the end of their functional life regardless of tread depth. Any physical inspection should verify if the flagged brake components were fully replaced or if the steering rack has been rectified to eliminate the play previously noted by the tester.