2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · YY18 AED

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 78,286 miles passed with no defects, the immediate failure on that same day highlights significant neglect. The tester flagged an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light, insufficient tread on both front tyres, and a worn nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint. This suggests the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they result in a formal MOT failure, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 9,800 miles per year. There is a notable jump in usage recorded between June 2022 (30,260 miles) and June 2023 (42,998 miles), where the vehicle covered over 12,000 miles in a single year. However, the data entry for June 2023 listing 619,628 miles is clearly a clerical clerical error in the DVSA database, as it contradicts the subsequent reading of 53,595 miles in 2024 and the final reading of 78,286 miles in 2025. Despite this data anomaly, the actual mileage accumulation remains within expected parameters. A buyer must focus the inspection on the suspension and braking systems, as these areas show recurring issues. The 2023 failure specifically noted thin front brake pads and pitted rear discs, indicating that components are allowed to run until their absolute limit. The later failure of the anti-roll bar ball joint in 2025 suggests that other suspension bushings may be nearing the end of their life. Physical inspection of the engine management system is also required, as the 2025 failure for a malfunction indicator light suggests potential underlying sensor or electrical faults that were not fully cleared before the subsequent pass.