2017 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FN67 FPE

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro was conducted on 3 October 2025 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle. Notably, this pass came immediately after a failed test on the previous day, 2 October 2025, although no specific failure defects were captured in the available data. Following this isolated event, the vehicle has produced consecutive passes in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, with the intervening annual tests all returning clean outcomes and no recorded advisories. This pattern suggests an otherwise stable and well-maintained maintenance trend, though the proximity of the two most recent tests does warrant a brief enquiry regarding what prompted the earlier submission and what remedial work was carried out between them. The recorded mileage of 110,438 miles on a vehicle of approximately nine years of age equates to an annualised usage rate of around 12,271 miles per year, which is considerably higher than the typical average for a vehicle of this type and could reasonably be expected given the Vivaro's common application as a light commercial vehicle. The MOT record spans from 2022 through to 2025, and whilst individual mileage figures at each test are not provided here to confirm exact gaps or accumulation rates, a sustained high annual mileage generally accelerates wear on major mechanical assemblies. The drivetrain, clutch, braking system, suspension components, and ancillaries such as the alternator and starter motor will have been subject to more continuous loading than would be experienced in a lower-mileage equivalent, making thorough inspection of these areas particularly relevant during evaluation. Given the relatively sparse MOT advisory record, attention should now be directed towards age-and-mileage-related deterioration that may not yet have manifested as a test failure but is nonetheless relevant to a prospective buyer. With the vehicle now approaching its tenth year, the original 12-volt battery should be regarded as a likely candidate for imminent replacement, and a voltage drop test or physical inspection for a dated manufacturer sticker would be prudent. Tyre sidewalls should be examined closely for perishing or cracking caused by age rather than wear, as rubber compounds degrade with calendar years regardless of tread depth, and the spare wheel should be checked similarly. Brake discs, particularly at the front, are prone to corrosion and lipping on vehicles that complete many short urban cycles, so feel for brake shudder under firm pedal application during a test drive, and listen for any grinding or squealing that may indicate worn pads or seized caliper slider pins. Further inspection priorities should include a comprehensive check of all fluid services based on time rather than mileage alone, as coolant, brake fluid, and transmission oil all degrade chemically over the years. Brake fluid should ideally be renewed every two years irrespective of mileage due to its hygroscopic nature, and the absence of any recorded advisories does not confirm this has been addressed. The suspension system, including coil springs, shock absorbers, anti-roll bar links, and lower control arm bushes, should be physically examined for cracking, sagging, or oil seepage, with particular attention paid to any clonks or knocks transmitted over speed humps and uneven surfaces during a road test. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion at the mounting brackets, flexi-joints, and rear silencer, given that nine years of road exposure typically affects these areas, and the underside of the vehicle should be inspected for any signs of fluid leakage from the engine, gearbox, or power steering system before purchase.