2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DV16 ABO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, maintaining a consistent pass record over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 13 May 2025 at 190,937 miles resulted with no recorded defects, indicating that the van currently meets minimum safety and emissions standards. While a failure occurred briefly in April 2023, the subsequent clean passes at high-mileage intervals suggest that the previous owner addressed any immediate issues and maintained the vehicle to operational standards. The mileage accumulation is significantly high for a decade-old Vauxhall Vivaro, averaging 19,000 miles annually. Between the 2022 test at 118,123 miles and the May 2025 test at 190,937 miles, the vehicle covered 72,814 miles in just three years. This rapid usage points to heavy commercial application, likely involving motorway cycles, which accelerates the wear on drivetrain components and suspension bushings. However, the consistent intervals between tests show the vehicle remained in regular use rather than sitting stationary, which often prevents seals from drying out over long periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-mileage components susceptible to fatigue under heavy loads. Given the nearly 190,000 mile reading, a thorough check of the control arms, shock absorbers, and coil springs is essential to identify perished rubber or fractures. The braking system should also be scrutinized for caliper binding or thin discs, as high mileage puts immense stress on thermal hardware. Although the MOT record shows no structural failures, an inspection of the chassis and mounting points is vital to ensure that heavy use has not compromised the integrity of the frame over time.