2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DP65 LFA

The Vauxhall Vivaro is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in January 2026 resulted in a pass, it failed just four miles prior due to a fractured nearside front coil spring. This indicates that the owner tends to address faults only once they cause an inspection failure rather than performing preventative maintenance between years. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of distance, moving from 58,521 miles in early 2024 to 66,576 miles by early 2026. This lack of significant mileage gaps or sudden spikes in use suggests the van has been used for light commercial or personal commuting, which generally helps preserve the engine and drivetrain components despite its age. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the history flags both a broken coil spring and a track rod end with excessive play. These issues suggest the steering and suspension components are beginning to reach the end of their service life. Additionally, the brakes have shown issues with pitted discs and thin pads noted in 2025, so the buyer should verify the current thickness of the friction material and ensure they were recently replaced. The windscreen is a recurring advisory across the last three years of testing. While it has not yet failed a test for obstructing the view, the persistent damage suggests it is an area frequently overlooked. A buyer should also check for any signs of corrosion not mentioned or lighting failures, as the registration plate lamp was previously noted as inoperative.