2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FP16 EUB

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 10 March 2025 at 77,157 miles which recorded no defects. Prior to this, the van passed cleanly on 5 March 2024 at 58,646 miles and on 7 March 2023 at 49,696 miles. The two failure entries logged immediately before those passes, on 5 March 2024 at 58,645 miles and 6 March 2023 at 49,695 miles, show no defects recorded against them. This pattern indicates administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults, with no worsening or recurring advisory trend across the four-year window. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old 2016 panel van. The record shows 49,695 miles in March 2023, rising to 58,645 miles by March 2024, then 77,157 miles by March 2025. That equates to roughly 9,000 miles in the first interval and 18,500 in the second, a marked acceleration in use during the latest year. Annual averages still land near 7,716 miles, so the drivetrain and suspension have not been subjected to high-intensity commercial abuse, though the recent jump warrants a check on clutch and gearbox condition. The absence of any recorded advisories or defects across all tests means the official record gives no signal of worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake components. A clean MOT chain of this kind usually reflects basic but adequate upkeep by previous operators. The twin failure-then-pass pairs one day apart in 2023 and 2024 suggest the vendor simply corrected a paperwork or identification issue before full certification. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished history. Focus on underbody structural integrity for rust at sill and crossmember seams, examine brake discs and calipers for binding or lip wear, and verify tyre tread depth and sidewall condition given the mileage step-up. Confirm the 18,500-mile year did not mask deferred consumable replacement such as coolant, timing belt, or transmission oil.