2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · EY66 BWB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent inspection indicates a decline in basic preventative maintenance. While it passed the test on 7 May 2026 at 39,885 miles, the tester flagged multiple defects that require immediate attention. The report notes that both the offside and nearside front tyres were worn to the legal limit with signs of uneven wear. This suggests a recent neglect in monitoring consumable safety items despite the previous clean records. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old van, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between April 2025 and May 2026, where the vehicle covered over 15,000 miles in just thirteen months. This sharp spike in usage follows long periods of low activity, which explains the rapid wear on the front tyres. Low annual mileage can often lead to dry rot in rubber components and seized brakes, which aligns with the mechanical failure seen in early 2025. A buyer must physically inspect the sliding door mechanism, as the failure to open it during the 2026 test indicates mechanical binding or seized rollers. The rear coil spring failure recorded in April 2025 shows that the suspension has undergone significant stress, so a thorough check of the remaining springs for fractures or corrosion is essential. Given the uneven wear noted on the front tyres, a professional alignment check is mandatory to ensure that tracking issues are not prematurely destroying a new set of tyres.