2013 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · DB55 ABB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT test on 11 January 2025 at 197,583 miles. While the record shows immediate failures on the same dates in both 2023 and 2025, the issues were rectified quickly to achieve a passing grade. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three passes suggests that the critical components currently meet the minimum legal standards, despite the high-mileage environment. The mileage profile indicates heavy commercial use for a thirteen-year-old van, averaging approximately 15,200 miles per year. Between the November 2022 test at 146,560 miles and the December 2023 test at 174,064 miles, the vehicle covered 27,504 miles in just thirteen months. This rapid accumulation reflects consistent high-duty operation, which places significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems. The 23,519 miles covered since the most recent test confirms the vehicle remains in a high-intensity operational cycle. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension components. High-mileage Vivaro models frequently suffer from accelerated corrosion on the subframe and mounting points, which may not always trigger an MOT failure until significant thinning occurs. Given the mileage, inspect the bushes for excessive wear and check for signs of binding calipers or thinning brake discs. The recurring test failures followed by immediate passes suggest that minor consumable items like light bulbs or minor leaks might be neglected until the annual test arrives rather than addressed during routine preventative maintenance.