2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DN66 GCX

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 15 December 2025 at 58,799 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The December 2025 pass came only three days after a 12 December 2025 failure at 58,772 miles, yet the failure listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. A near-identical pattern occurred in December 2024, when the van failed on 7 December at 55,586 miles with no defects recorded before passing on 12 December at 55,623 miles. The odometer shows low use for a ten-year-old 2016 panel van. It logged 51,246 miles in December 2023, rose to 55,623 by December 2024, and reached 58,799 by December 2025. That equates to roughly 3,400 miles annually over the recorded span, well below typical light-commercial averages. The sparse, clean record with zero advisories across all five tests implies the previous keeper used it lightly and kept it to a basic pass standard, though the two no-defect failures hint at test-centre processing errors rather than neglected upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, as the MOT record carries no advisories to confirm freedom from hidden rust on sills, chassis rails, or suspension mounting areas. The absence of flagged brake discs, calipers, or suspension bushes does not rule out incipient wear given the vehicle's low mileage and likely long stationary periods between runs. Verify the reason for the two clean-failure entries with DVSA before purchase, since repeated administrative rejects can mask a withheld certificate. Otherwise, the Vivaro's history supports a sound mechanical baseline, subject to a hands-on check of tyres, wipers, and underbody condition.