2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FP16 EVK

The 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 12 January 2026 at 56,471 miles passing with zero defects. This is a strong indicator of consistent upkeep. The vehicle has passed every recorded test since June 2023, and the absence of any advisories or failures across the entire history suggests no recurring mechanical or structural issues have been flagged by testers. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle approaching ten years of age. Between the June 2023 test at 42,376 miles and the January 2026 test at 56,471 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 14,095 miles over two and a half years, averaging around 5,600 miles annually. The gap between the January 2025 test at 47,007 miles and the January 2026 test at 56,471 miles shows a single year of roughly 9,464 miles, which is a modest increase but still well below the typical annual figure for a commercial van of this type. The duplicate entry on 10 and 11 June 2024 at 46,708 miles, with a fail followed immediately by a pass and no defects recorded on either, likely reflects a retest after a procedural or administrative issue rather than a mechanical fault. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The low annual mileage and potential for long periods of standing mean tyres may show age-related cracking even with adequate tread depth, and brake components such as discs and calipers should be checked for surface corrosion that can develop from infrequent use. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers merit close examination, as light commercial vehicles can suffer from premature deterioration if used for short, loaded trips. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and box sections, as these are common failure points on vans of this age regardless of mileage.