2015 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DP65 YYG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding the braking and suspension components. While the most recent test in October 2024 at 121,985 miles passed, the tester identified pitted and scored front brake discs. This follows a clear pattern established in December 2023 where the rear discs were also flagged for similar wear, suggesting that the braking system is reaching the end of its effective life and requires proactive attention to hardware. The recorded mileage of 121,985 miles over 11 years reflects a consistent usage of approximately 11,000 miles per annum, which is typical for a commercial vehicle of this age. The data shows steady accumulation, such as the 15,725 miles driven between December 2022 and December 2023. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to long periods of standing, but it also explains the progressive wear on rubber-to-metal components and friction surfaces seen in the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension due to recurring issues with joints. The December 2023 test highlighted play in both the nearside front track rod end and the suspension arm ball joint, which followed a failure in late 2022 for an excessively worn arm ball joint. Because these components have appeared multiple times across different tests, the buyer should verify that these parts were actually replaced rather than merely adjusted. Additionally, the buyer should check the parking brake efficiency, as the system failed this requirement in 2022 and the overall condition of the discs indicates a lack of recent preventative maintenance.