2013 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · DX13 XOV

The 2026‑03‑04 MOT passed the Vauxhall Vivaro, yet the record shows persistent advisories that keep the vehicle marginally roadworthy. Shock absorbers exhibit light oil misting on all four units, while the front brake pipes are corroded and covered in grease or other material. Slight play is evident in the front and rear suspension arm ball joints and the off‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage, and the front service brake fluctuates, indicating a need for adjustment. Brake discs show wear, pitting or scoring but are not seriously weakened. The overall trend remains stable, with no major structural failures reported in the most recent test. At 124,730 miles and 13 years of age, the annual mileage averages 9,595 miles, a figure that aligns with typical usage, though the acceleration from 99,191 miles in March 2025 to 124,730 miles by March 2026 represents an additional 25,539 miles in just over a year, indicating heightened usage or extended idle periods. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension geometry, paying close attention to the light oil misting on all four shock absorbers, the slight play in the front and rear suspension arm ball joints, and the excessive wear noted on the off‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage in the previous March 2025 test. The brake system demands inspection of the corroded front‑to‑rear brake pipes, the fluctuating front service brake that requires adjustment, and the worn but not critically weakened discs. Steering rack inner joint play recorded in earlier tests and the perishing rear tyres also merit a physical check, as does the condition of the sub‑frame bushes and any structural rust on the brake lines.