2017 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FD17 WKA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in April 2026 with 166,051 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a significant failure in April 2025. While the vehicle previously struggled to meet standards due to an inoperative engine management light and a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, the subsequent retest and the following year's pass indicate these mechanical issues were addressed by the owner. The mileage profile reflects high usage for a nine-year-old van, averaging approximately 18,450 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual accumulation, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between April 2025 and April 2026, and another 5,500 miles in the preceding year. This steady, high-mileage pattern suggests the vehicle was used for long-distance commercial work, which places significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking components compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front end suspension geometry given the history of component wear. The 2023 test flagged play in both track rod end ball joints and uneven wear on the front tyres, followed by a ball joint failure in 2025. These recurring issues suggest that the front steering and suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. Additionally, the 2025 failure regarding the engine management warning light warrants a thorough diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the ECU that were simply cleared for the test.