2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DV16 ABX

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing wear-related suspension issues. The most recent test in December 2025 at 78,709 miles identified slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and oil misting on the offside front shock absorber. While these did not cause a failure, they represent a departure from the clean records seen in previous years and suggest that suspension components are now reaching the end of their service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old van, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression from 2019 to 2022, where the vehicle covered roughly 32,000 miles without any recorded defects. The rate has accelerated slightly, with 27,000 miles covered between December 2022 and December 2025. This consistent usage suggests a standard operational environment, which explains the onset of minor mechanical wear noted in the more recent MOT tests. A buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and suspension during a physical inspection. The MOT history flagged pitted and scored rear brake discs in both 2023 and 2024, indicating the previous owner may have deferred replacing them until they reached marginal limits. Furthermore, the recurring appearance of ball joint play on the anti-roll bar in 2023 and the lower suspension arm in 2025 necessitates a thorough check. Inspecting the offside front shock absorber for active leaking is vital to ensure the light misting is not progressing to a seal failure that will soon require replacement.