2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FH16 OKW

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 2026-02-23 at 83,477 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the available record. The most recent test showed no defects, though a failure on 2026-01-29 at 83,467 miles is logged with no defects recorded, an irregularity that typically points to a documentation or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests from 2023 through 2025 all passed with no advisories, indicating no escalating wear pattern over the three years before the current certificate. The van has covered roughly 8,348 miles per year against its 2016 build, a typical annual distance for a light commercial vehicle of this age. Mileage moved from 61,456 in January 2023 to 66,125 in January 2024, then 73,888 in January 2025, and 83,477 by February 2026, a steady climb of around 7,000 to 10,000 miles annually with no sudden accumulation spikes. The gap between the January 2025 pass and the February 2026 pass is just over thirteen months, while the failed test three weeks before the final pass suggests the owner acted quickly to rectify whatever administrative issue blocked the earlier attempt. Given the absence of recorded advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the MOT history alone gives no cause for concern about hidden mechanical decline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, check subframe and sills for corrosion not yet caught by the tester, and verify the tyre tread depth and sidewall condition. The clean record implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but the unexplained January 2026 failure warrants confirmation that the V5C and test paperwork match the DVSA entry before purchase.