2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · JMC 1A

The vehicle currently maintains a clean roadworthiness status, evidenced by a string of consecutive passes without recorded defects since late 2023. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the most recent test conducted on 11 November 2025 at 129,440 miles resulted in a clean pass. The single failure recorded on 17 October 2023 at 99,307 miles remains an anomaly, as the vehicle was re-presented and passed the following day without any defects noted, suggesting a minor administrative issue or a quickly rectified consumable fault rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The Vivaro has accumulated 129,440 miles over its ten-year lifespan, averaging approximately 12,944 miles per annum. This consistent usage pattern indicates the vehicle has been utilised regularly for commercial or long-distance purposes rather than sitting idle for extended periods. The mileage accumulation has remained steady, with the vehicle covering roughly 13,000 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests, and a slightly higher jump of approximately 17,000 miles between October 2023 and October 2024. This level of usage is typical for a light commercial vehicle of this age and suggests the drivetrain has been kept in regular operation. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on high-wear areas common to this model, specifically the suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs, which often suffer from fatigue at this mileage. While the MOT records are remarkably clean, they do not account for the condition of the clutch, flywheel, or turbocharger, all of which are significant service items on a high-mileage diesel engine. Check the underside for signs of corrosion on the chassis rails and sills, and verify that the brake discs and pads have been replaced recently, as the MOT test only assesses performance and not the remaining service life of these components.