2011 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · BT11 AXN

The most recent MOT in October 2025 resulted in a pass, but this followed an immediate failure just two days prior due to severe suspension wear. While the vehicle is currently legal, the test highlighted slight play in the nearside front inner track rod end and cracking on the offside front tyre that required attention to achieve the pass. A clear and concerning pattern of deteriorating front-end suspension components dominates the history. In 2024, the van failed with excessively worn lower suspension arms, split drive shaft boots, and worn top mounts. By 2025, the issues shifted to the anti-roll bar linkage and suspension arm ball joints on the nearside front. This indicates a progressive breakdown of the front chassis geometry rather than isolated incidents. The condition trend appears to be worsening regarding mechanical integrity. Although the car passed in 2023 with only minor strut damage and tyre issues, the 2024 and 2025 tests show an escalation from advisory notes to major failures involving excessive wear on critical safety joints. The recurrence of ball joint and track rod faults suggests the suspension is nearing the end of its service life or has suffered significant stress. With 164,618 miles over 15 years, the average annual mileage is typical, suggesting consistent use rather than long periods of standing or extreme hard use.