2014 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · DU64 MWO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of developing suspension-related wear. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 70,450 miles passed, it revealed a recurring worn nearside rear suspension arm bush that had been flagged as an advisory in the previous year. The appearance of a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber in the same test indicates that a component is beginning to fail, though it has not yet reached a point of collapse. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 5,871 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2024, the van covered only 482 miles, moving from 69,658 to 70,140 recorded miles. This extremely low usage suggests the vehicle was either used very sparingly or spent long periods remaining stationary. Such infrequent use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals, as evidenced by the perishing nearside front tyre noted in the 2025 record. A physical inspection must focus on the front and rear suspension assemblies. The offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover failed the test in 2023 and was seemingly addressed, but the nearside rear trailing arm bush remains a persistent issue across multiple tests. The buyer should verify that the nearside front shock absorber misting does not progress into a full leak and check all tyres for sidewall cracking due to age. Given the low mileage, the brakes should also be inspected for surface corrosion or seized calipers, which are common in vehicles that sit idle for extended periods.