2013 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · DX63 EXD

The 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro passed its most recent MOT on 28 November 2025 at 99,249 miles, but the maintenance picture is mixed. Several advisories from that test point to accumulating wear rather than a resolving trend. The tester flagged worn anti-roll bar bushes on both sides, a deteriorated ball joint dust cover on the offside front, and slight play in the nearside track rod end. Rear brake discs were worn and pitted, with pads wearing thin, while a corroded nearside rear brake pipe was noted as covered in grease or other material. A persistent front oil leak and a deteriorating front registration plate also carried over from earlier years. These items suggest the vehicle has been kept on the road without fully addressing underlying mechanical fatigue. The mileage progression tells a fairly consistent story. Between the January 2021 test at 68,945 miles and the March 2022 test at 80,999 miles, the van covered roughly 12,000 miles in just over a year. It then added another 8,216 miles by April 2023 and a further 10,034 miles by November 2025. That final interval of over two and a half years for 10,034 miles indicates lighter recent use, which may explain why some faults have not been addressed urgently. The overall annual average of around 7,635 miles is typical for a commercial vehicle of this age, and there are no glaring gaps or suspicious jumps in the record. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The recurring advisories around the Macpherson strut top mounts, anti-roll bar bushes, and track rod end suggest these areas have seen sustained stress. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover was severely deteriorated at the last test, meaning the joint itself may be contaminated and due for replacement. The front oil leak, noted consistently since 2022, warrants a close look at the engine and gearbox area to determine whether it is a minor seep or a developing issue. The braking system deserves particular attention. The corroded nearside rear brake pipe is a structural concern, especially given the tester noted it was obscured by grease or material, which may mask the full extent of corrosion. Worn and pitted rear brake discs with thin pads indicate the rear axle has been working hard, possibly under load. Any in-person inspection should include a thorough check of the chassis and brake lines for corrosion, particularly around the rear, and a test drive to assess whether the front suspension produces clunks or the steering feels vague over bumps.