2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FP16 DPF

The Vauxhall Vivaro currently holds a failed MOT status from the 8 April 2026 test at 66,934 miles, with no defects formally recorded against the failure. The maintenance trend shows a worsening pattern of administrative or undocumented failures, as the vehicle failed twice in 2024 and twice again in 2025 and 2026 around its annual test dates, yet passed cleanly days later with no advisories logged. This suggests recurring presentation issues at test rather than resolved mechanical faults. Recorded mileage sits at 66,934 miles for a ten-year-old 2016 van, averaging roughly 6,693 miles per year which is typical for the age. The records show 56,142 miles on 7 May 2024, rising to 65,782 miles by 22 April 2025, then 66,934 miles by April 2026, indicating a period of higher use in 2024 to 2025 followed by near-dormancy over the last year. The DVSA data is sparse with no advisories or defects ever listed, so the clean pass and fail entries give little insight into wear on consumables or structure. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers for binding or wear, as the repeated fails with zero recorded defects may mean the tester raised verbal concerns not captured in the system. Structural integrity and underbody corrosion should be checked given the low recent mileage and possible long standing periods that accelerate rust. Given the two failed tests in 2026 and 2025 immediately before passes at near-identical mileages, previous owners likely presented the van without addressing root causes, relying on quick retests. Obtain a independent inspection of exhaust emissions and drivetrain before purchase.