2017 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FJ17 XFE

The most recent MOT, carried out on 25 March 2026, was passed with no recorded defects, and the preceding six annual tests from 2020 to 2025 also returned clean passes. This uninterrupted series of successful examinations suggests a stable maintenance pattern, with no evident deterioration in the items inspected by the MOT examiner. The absence of any advisory notes beyond the 2020 COVID‑19 extension further indicates that the vehicle has been kept in a condition that meets the statutory safety and emissions standards on a yearly basis. At nine years old the Vauxhall Vivaro has accumulated 184 079 miles, equating to an average of roughly 20 500 miles per annum. This figure is considerably above the typical UK average for a light commercial vehicle of this age, implying a relatively high level of component wear. The mileage progression appears consistent year‑on‑year with no large gaps that would suggest prolonged periods of storage; therefore the wear on consumables such as tyre tread, brake linings, clutch plates and engine oil seals is likely to be advanced relative to a lower‑mileage counterpart. Prospective buyers should give particular attention to the tyre condition, inspecting both tread depth and sidewall integrity for cracking, hardening or dry‑rot that can occur with age even on a tyre that has seen moderate use. Check the 12 V battery for signs of sulphation or reduced cranking power, especially if the vehicle has spent any time idle, and consider a load test to confirm remaining capacity. Examine the under‑carriage and wheel arches for corrosion, paying close watch to the chassis rails, suspension mounting points and exhaust hangers, as high mileage combined with exposure to road salt can accelerate rust formation. A thorough evaluation of the braking system is essential; look for uneven disc wear, scoring or rust that could cause shudder when applying the brakes, and verify that the calipers move freely without binding. Inspect the suspension bushes, ball joints and coil springs for play, creaking or leaking grease, as these components are subject to accelerated fatigue at the recorded mileage. Finally, confirm that all scheduled fluid changes—engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and transmission oil—have been performed in accordance with the service handbook, and request a complete service history to corroborate that time‑based maintenance intervals have not been missed.