2015 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · DX15 NNL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While it passed its latest test in January 2026 at 96,865 miles, it failed a test just two days prior at 96,860 miles. This failure revealed significant issues including a damaged nearside track rod end, illegal tyres, and thinning front brake pads. The pattern suggests the previous owner only addresses mechanical and safety defects once they result in an MOT failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a typical commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between January 2024 and January 2025, the vehicle covered 15,030 miles, followed by an additional 8,943 miles in the year leading up to the January 2026 tests. This steady usage suggests the van is used regularly rather than sitting idle for long periods, though the consistent wear on consumables like tyres and brakes indicates that basic service-interval-items are not being monitored between the annual testing intervals. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension system, as the recent failure of the track rod end ball joint may indicate wider wear across the steering components or bushes. The history of fluid damping on the nearside engine noted in January 2025 requires further investigation to ensure it is not a developing leak from a seal or pipe housing. Given the recurring issues with thin brake pads and worn tyres across multiple years, the state of the discs and the remaining life on all four tyres should be verified to ensure no immediate expenditure is required shortly after purchase.