2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FD16 RNX

The 2025‑11‑21 MOT at 132,947 miles recorded a pass with no defects, meaning the Vauxhall Vivaro presently satisfies the DVSA roadworthiness criteria; however, the maintenance record reveals a fluctuating rather than stable trend, with repeated failures on suspension, engine, and tyre items in the preceding 12 months. Since the 2021‑01‑13 test at 65,745 miles, the vehicle has accumulated roughly 67,202 miles over 4½ years, averaging just under 15,000 miles per year, and the intervals between tests show periods of rapid mileage gain, such as the 11,437‑mile increase from the 2023‑12‑01 test (107,523 miles) to the 2024‑11‑29 failure (119,969 miles). Recurring faults point to a need for close inspection of the suspension system – the offside front track‑rod end ball joint, near‑side lower anti‑roll bar linkage and the fractured offside front coil spring have all been flagged – as well as the engine’s persistent rattle suggesting low oil levels, the tyre tread that fell below 1.6 mm in 2023, and the persistent mirror damage that indicates neglect of basic upkeep. A buyer should therefore verify the condition of the coil springs, ball joints and bushes, test the brakes for binding or uneven wear, check oil level and engine health, measure current tyre tread depth, and examine the chassis for structural rust, especially around the under‑tray area noted in the 2022 test.