2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DS16 MSX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a period of minor suspension-related failures. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2025 at 102,397 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that previous mechanical issues have been addressed. While the history shows instances of wear-related failures, the current trend suggests the vehicle is being maintained to a standard that meets annual safety requirements consistently. The mileage pattern is consistent with a light to medium commercial use cycle, averaging approximately 10,240 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between October 2021 and January 2023, where the vehicle covered over 17,000 miles in just fifteen months. Since then, usage has moderated, with roughly 13,000 miles recorded between the February 2024 and February 2025 tests. This regular operation is generally beneficial for commercial vans to prevent the degradation of seals associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry given the history of steering components. The January 2023 test identified play in the offside inner track rod end, and the February 2024 failure resulted from a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber. Although these were rectified to allow for subsequent passes, an inspector should check for signs of weeping on the remaining dampers or excessive play in the steering linkage to ensure the repair was uniform. Given the 100,000-mile milestone, verifying the structural integrity of the chassis for mounting corrosion is also advisable, though no structural advisories were specifically flagged in the provided records.