2015 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DP65 XPS

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing suspension-related wear. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 120,461 miles passed, it identified light misting on the nearside front shock absorber and a severely deteriorated dust cover on the anti-roll bar linkage. These issues represent a departure from the clean records of 2023 and 2024, suggesting that suspension components are now reaching the end of their service life simultaneously. At 120,461 miles over eleven years, the Vivaro averaged approximately 11,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a commercial vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent annual testing, with a 7,300-mile gap between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 7,058 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent internal degradation of seals and brake seizing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, given the recurring faults in the anti-roll bar components. The November 2022 failure highlighted a worn D bush and a track rod end dust cover, followed by the 2025 advisory on the deteriorated linkage cover, indicating the front-end is prone to rubber perish. The misting on the nearside front shock should be monitored closely to ensure it does not progress to a rapid leak that would compromise damping and handling. Additionally, the previously fractured offside rear coil spring noted in 2022 warrants a visual check of the remaining springs for signs of corrosion or stress fractures.