2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FP16 DPO

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 August 2025 at 83,888 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year sequence of clean MOT results. The absence of any advisories across these tests indicates the previous keeper addressed wear before it reached test-failure threshold. Annual mileage sits at a typical 8,389 per year for a 2016 van. The records show 54,927 miles in April 2022, 60,952 in May 2023, 64,309 in August 2024, then 83,888 by August 2025. That final jump of nearly 19,600 miles in twelve months breaks the prior low-use pattern and suggests heavier commercial duty in the last year of the recorded period. No test gaps exist; the chain from 2022 to 2025 is continuous. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean sheet. The sudden mileage increase in the final year places fresh load on suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs that the August 2025 test did not flag as worn. Check for early corrosion on sills and chassis legs, as Vivaro vans of this generation are prone to structural rust where dirt collects. Verify service history for the high-use 2024 to 2025 phase, focusing on cambelt interval and gearbox oil. The MOT record alone shows no recurring faults, but the changed usage profile means consumable life will now shorten against the earlier low-mileage trend.