2017 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DS67 BFZ

The 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro holds a valid MOT certificate dated 13 April 2026, passing at 77,959 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of front-end suspension wear that demands attention. The most recent pass followed a failure just five days earlier on 8 April 2026 at 77,954 miles, where the tester flagged excessively worn nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints, a worn nearside front track rod end, and a structurally failed nearside rear tyre. The April pass cleared those items but still carried two advisories: a slightly damaged or perishing offside rear tyre and both rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, though not seriously weakened. This is a vehicle that passes its MOT but consistently presents borderline wear items at or near the test threshold. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable for a working van of this age. From 66,919 miles on 30 November 2023 to 77,959 miles in April 2026, the van has covered roughly 11,040 miles over two years and four months, averaging around 4,800 miles annually in that window. That is lower than the 8,662 miles per year implied by the overall age, suggesting either lighter recent use or a period of low activity. The record itself is reasonably well documented, with no obvious six-month gaps between tests that would indicate long periods off the road. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering linkage. The November 2023 failure flagged four separate front-end ball joint and bush defects across both sides, and the April 2026 failure repeated the same pattern with both front suspension arm ball joints and the nearside track rod end. That recurrence points to either a component quality issue or a van that has taken repeated knocks from kerbs or rough surfaces. Check for uneven tyre wear on the inner edges and listen for clacking over speed bumps. The rear brake discs have appeared as advisories in the most recent test, so inspect them for lipping, scoring, and thickness against the manufacturer's minimum specification. The light misting on the nearside front shock absorber noted in December 2023 was not flagged in 2026, but a fresh inspection for fresh oil weeping is still worthwhile. Finally, examine the offside rear tyre carefully for cracking or perishing, and confirm the windscreen damage noted in April 2026 has been properly repaired or replaced to avoid a future fail.