2014 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DM06 ANT

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend characterized by increasing frequency of failures and recurring suspension issues. While the most recent test on 20 December 2025 at 194,737 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged several advisories including worn front tyres, a developing offside front wheel bearing, and a ball joint with slight play. The immediate history shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative maintenance, evidenced by the failed test on 19 December 2025 due to a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber. This Vauxhall Vivaro has covered 194,737 miles over its twelve-year lifespan, averaging approximately 16,228 miles per year. This represents high-intensity commercial use, which is consistent with the heavy wear observed in the mechanical records. The mileage accumulation has been relatively steady, though the frequency of MOT failures has escalated significantly in recent years. For example, the vehicle progressed from a clean pass in 2022 to multiple failures in 2023, 2024, and 2025, suggesting that the high mileage is beginning to take a cumulative toll on the vehicle's structural and mechanical integrity. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering components. The MOT history shows a persistent cycle of faults involving anti-roll bar linkages, ball joints, and shock absorbers. Specifically, the nearside front shock absorber and various suspension arm ball joints have been flagged repeatedly between 2020 and 2025. The recurring issues with wheel bearings and tyres also suggest that consumables are being run to their limits. Detailed attention must be paid to the braking system and tyres. The 2023 failure highlighted significant issues with parking brake efficiency and a twisted brake hose, while more recent tests indicate tyres are frequently worn close to the legal limit. Given the high mileage and the age of the vehicle, the condition of the drivetrain and the integrity of the chassis should be closely examined to ensure that the frequent suspension repairs have not masked deeper structural fatigue or excessive corrosion.