2009 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · FP59 FFG

The roadworthiness of this Vauxhall Vivaro is concerning, showing a trend of worsening mechanical neglect as the vehicle aged. While the vehicle passed its last test in January 2023, that record is now over three years out of date, leaving the current condition unverified. The failure in early January 2023 was extensive, involving multiple safety-critical failures across the steering, braking, and suspension systems, suggesting that maintenance was only addressed when components reached imminent failure rather than through preventative care. The mileage data reveals an extreme rate of use that explains the mechanical wear. The vehicle travelled from 165,285 miles in December 2018 to 356,278 miles by January 2023, an accumulation of nearly 191,000 miles in just four years. This high-intensity usage places immense strain on the engine and structural components. There is a significant gap in data following the January 2023 test, and without a current mileage reading, it is impossible to determine if the vehicle has continued this heavy operational cycle since the last recorded inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the track rod ends and anti-roll bar bushes have failed repeatedly over the last decade. The 2023 failure highlighted a corroded rear brake pipe and a fractured nearside coil spring, indicating that corrosion is likely affecting the undercarriage braking lines. Particular attention should be paid to the parking brake efficiency and the rear calipers, which were previously flagged as inoperative or below requirements. Given the history of worn tyres reaching the legal limit simultaneously, the overall integrity of the chassis and the quality of current consumables should be viewed with significant skepticism.