2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FH16 PFG

The 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro presents a stable mechanical baseline, culminating in a clean pass at 87,864 miles on 28 February 2025. The maintenance trend currently sits at a resolving stage, having overcome a peculiar anomaly in early 2025 where the vehicle failed twice in quick succession at 85,765 miles and 86,156 miles without any recorded defects. The subsequent pass indicates the underlying mechanical condition remains sound, with no recurring structural or mechanical risks flagged in the official DVSA records. At roughly ten years old with 87,864 miles recorded, the van averages approximately 8,786 miles annually, which is typical for a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation shows a notable gap between August 2022 at 53,123 miles and November 2023 at 63,228 miles, covering 10,105 miles over fifteen months. Following this, the vehicle covered a further 24,636 miles in the sixteen months leading up to the February 2025 test, indicating a period of heavier recent use. The current recorded mileage of 87,864 miles has remained static since the February 2025 pass, suggesting the vehicle has been standing or unused for over a year relative to today's date of 8 July 2026. Despite the clean MOT record, a prolonged stationary period warrants a thorough physical inspection. A buyer must examine the tyres for flat-spotting and sidewall perishing, as well as checking the brake discs for surface corrosion that can develop when a vehicle stands idle. The suspension bushes and coil springs require close scrutiny for deterioration, particularly given the heavier mileage accumulation recorded in 2024 and 2025. Inspect the exhaust system for condensation-induced corrosion and verify the structural integrity of the load floor and sills, as commercial vans often suffer hidden stress fractures from heavy payloads that MOT tests might not always immediately reveal.