2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DN18 AEJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 March 2026 at 95,129 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both March 2026 and April 2025, the vehicle failed the initial test only to pass a re-test a few days later. This suggests the previous owner was reactive rather than proactive, addressing faults only when compelled by the testing process rather than performing regular pre-emptive mechanical checks. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an eight-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 11,900 miles per year. Between the March 2024 test at 77,347 miles and the April 2025 test at 88,291 miles, the vehicle covered over 11,000 miles in a year. The most recent interval of 6,838 miles between April 2025 and March 2026 indicates continued consistent usage. This level of running typically results in predictable wear on consumable components such as tyres, brake pads, and suspension bushings, which is expected for a Vivaro of this age. Because the MOT records show no recorded advisories or recurring defects, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection of common failure points that the tester might overlook. Pay close attention to the structural integrity of the rear sills and subframe mounting, as these areas often develop corrosion long before failing a formal test. Given the reactive nature of the maintenance history, a thorough check for binding brake calipers and play in the suspension control arms is necessary to ensure the vehicle is not suffering from deferred mechanical neglect that has not yet triggered an MOT failure.