2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FP16 DME

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 8 January 2026 at 75,545 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The January 2026 test came only three days after a failure on 5 January 2026 at the same mileage, yet no defects were listed on either certificate. A prior failure on 6 January 2025 at 92,434 miles also carried no recorded defects before the pass on 7 January 2025. These administrative fails with zero faults suggest clerical or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical deterioration. The mileage pattern is irregular and warrants scrutiny. In the 15 January 2024 test the van showed 63,883 miles, then jumped to 92,434 miles by 6 January 2025, an annual gain of roughly 28,500 miles far above the ten-year average of 7,554. By 5 January 2026 the recorded mileage had fallen back to 75,545, a drop of 16,889 miles in twelve months. Such reversal indicates a likely odometer change, private plate transfer error, or data entry mistake rather than genuine use. The DVSA record itself offers no explanation and lists no defects to clarify the discrepancy. A buyer should physically verify the true mileage against service stamps, V5C, and any dealer invoices before purchase, given the conflicting figures. Although no advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear in the history, the two zero-defect failures mean the tester raised no concerns on those components at the time. Given the clean defect record, the mechanical risk centres on confirming identity and distance travelled rather than pending wear items. Inspect the chassis number plate, dashboard clocks, and ECU readout on site, and commission a independent mileage check. If those align, the Vivaro shows no MOT-derived red flags across its suspension, braking, or structural integrity for the periods tested.