2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · ET16 HWH

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean MOT pass in October 2025 at 101,863 miles. This reflects an improving maintenance trend compared to the previous year when the vehicle failed its test in November due to excessively worn front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. The subsequent pass without any recorded defects indicates that the previous owner addressed these mechanical faults promptly to bring the van back to standard. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage, with 1,223 miles recorded between the November 2024 and October 2025 tests, and roughly 1,678 miles between the October 2023 and November 2024 tests. This lower annual mileage suggests the van may have been used for short local trips recently rather than heavy long-distance haulage, which generally reduces strain on long-term components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly, as this area shows recurring wear issues. The 2023 test identified play in the offside suspension arm ball joint and oil misting on the offside shock absorber, followed by the failure of both anti-roll bar links the following year. While these were likely replaced, the repetitive nature of these faults suggests the front end bushings and dampers are reaching the end of their operational life. Additionally, verify the condition of the front brakes, as the record noted pitted discs and thin pads in 2023 which would require close attention given the mileage passed since that inspection.