2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/S 1.5L Diesel · DN70 DMX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test on May 10, 2025, at 68,892 miles showed a pass, it flagged thin front and rear brake pads. This follows a similar advisory from the October 2024 test, suggesting that the owner only addresses braking components once they reach the point of MOT failure rather than replacing them during scheduled intervals. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a six-year-old van, averaging approximately 11,500 miles per year. The vehicle covered 21,667 miles between the October 2023 test at 37,799 miles and the October 2024 test at 59,466 miles, representing a period of higher usage compared to the year-on-year average. This rate of use suggests the van has been utilized regularly for commercial purposes, which explains the consistent wear observed on consumables like tyres and the braking system. A buyer must specifically inspect the offside front outer drive shaft joint, as the split boot caused a failure in October 2024. If this was not replaced with a high-quality component, grit ingress will quickly degrade the joint, leading to expensive drivetrain failure. The rear brake discs showed a history of pitting and scoring in late 2024; the buyer should verify that these were replaced alongside the pads to ensure the current discs are not thin or warped. The record also highlights recurring issues with tyres, including a nail in the inner band of tread in 2023 and a deep cut reaching the cords in 2024. A physical inspection of all four tyres for sidewall damage or uneven wear is essential. Given the previous failure of the nearside front dipped headlamp, the electrical integrity of the lighting cluster should be checked to ensure no intermittent faults remain in the wiring.