2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · KV19 VTN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on March 31, 2026, at 103,237 miles showed a failure due to a worn front anti-roll bar linkage and an inadequate nearside front tyre. While the vehicle passed immediately after these repairs, the recurring nature of suspensionrelated faults suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a failure threshold rather than during scheduled servicing. At 103,237 miles over seven years, this Vivaro averages approximately 14,750 miles per year. This represents high usage for a commercial vehicle and places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension assembly. The interval between April 2024 at 89,243 miles and March 2025 at 98,507 miles shows an accumulation of nearly 10,000 miles in a single year. This consistent high mileage explains the accelerated wear on rubber bushes and linkages noted in the MOT records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The 2025 failure flagged a worn nearside Macpherson strut pin, while the 2026 failure identified a worn anti-roll bar linkage. These indicators suggest the front-end components are nearing the end of their service life. You should check for play in the control arms and ball joints, as the 2026 advisory regarding a tyre worn on the edge often points to underlying alignment issues caused by worn suspension bushes that have not been properly rectified.