2014 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · VE14 ABK

The Vauxhall Vivaro passed its most recent MOT on 14 October 2025 at 100,690 miles, one day after a failure on 13 October 2025 for a non-working nearside stop lamp and an excessively worn nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint. The maintenance trend is worsening. Braking faults now dominate the record: the October 2025 pass still carried advisories for rear brake pads wearing thin, an offside rear disc pitted and scored, offside rear service brake binding, and a parking brake efficiency only just met. The tester explicitly flagged the braking system as requiring adjustment or repair. Recorded mileage rose from 96,434 in September 2023 to 98,127 in October 2024 and 100,690 by October 2025, an average of roughly 2,100 miles per year over the last three tests against a lifetime mean near 8,400. This sharp drop suggests the van stood idle for long periods or covered only short local trips. Low recent use has not preserved the mechanicals. Suspension bushes and steering components have degraded year on year regardless of the reduced distance travelled. A buyer must physically inspect the front steering rack gaiter, which the tester found damaged at both 2024 and 2025 tests, and confirm no dirt ingress has harmed the rack. The offside front shock showed light oil misting in 2025; check for progression to weeping or failure. Anti-roll bar bushes and ball joints failed outright in 2024 and 2025 respectively, so scrutinise all four corners for play. Rear trailing arm bushes have shown separation since 2023 and should be assessed for full replacement. Brake condition demands priority. The offside rear binding caliper, thin pads, and scored disc require strip-down and measurement. Verify the parking brake mechanism is correctly adjusted and not masking weak hydraulics. Engine mounting damage noted in 2025, though within limits, warrants a visual check for further cracking. The stop lamp lens defect and fog light faults from 2023 indicate previous owners deferred even basic lighting upkeep.