2022 Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite Turbo D SS A 2.0L Diesel · AP22 OTV

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by recent neglect of consumable components. While the most recent test on 7 April 2026 at 25,606 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed a test just eight days prior on 30 March 2026 at 25,578 miles. This failure highlighted significant issues with multiple tyres, including cuts reaching the cords on the nearside front, nearside rear, and offside rear, alongside an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. The transition from a multi-point tyre failure to a pass suggests the owner addressed immediate safety defects, but the recurring advisories regarding brake discs indicate an ongoing issue with component surface quality. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. The record shows a jump of 2,935 miles between the June 2025 test at 22,511 miles and the March 2026 failure at 25,578 miles. This steady usage pattern suggests the vehicle has not been sitting idle for extended periods, which typically helps prevent certain types of corrosion. However, the sudden cluster of failures in March 2026 suggests that maintenance has been reactive rather than proactive, with components being replaced only when they reach the point of legal failure. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system. Both the March 2026 failure and the April 2026 pass flagged the nearside and offside front brake discs as being worn, pitted, or scored. The presence of pitting on discs often indicates the vehicle has been parked for periods or that the braking system is not being used frequently enough to keep the surfaces clean, or it may simply reflect the quality of the discs used during recent repairs. Beyond the brakes, the recent history of tyre damage, specifically deep cuts reaching the ply or cords, implies a risk of impact damage or poor driving habits on rough surfaces. You should inspect the sidewalls of all four tyres for any signs of bulging or secondary cuts and check the wheel arches for any evidence of impact. While the MOT record does not show structural corrosion or suspension failures, the pattern of neglecting tyres and brake disc condition suggests that a full inspection of the suspension bushes and steering components is necessary to ensure no secondary damage has occurred from the same usage patterns that caused the tyre defects.