2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · KY18 EXE

The vehicle presents an inconsistent roadworthiness profile, with the maintenance trend suggesting reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test on 24 June 2025 at 58,154 miles was a pass, it followed an immediate failure due to multiple tyre defects, including a cut reaching the cords on the nearside rear tyre. This pattern of failure indicates that the previous owner only addressed essential faults when forced by the MOT tester, rather than performing routine maintenance between tests. At 58,154 miles over eight years, the Vivaro has averaged approximately 7,269 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a light commercial vehicle. The data shows consistent annual intervals, with roughly 6,600 miles covered between June 2023 and June 2024, and another 8,000 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. However, the low mileage does not offset the evidence of neglect, as evidenced by the mechanical failures recorded during these periods. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and engine management electronics. The June 2024 failure at 50,071 miles highlighted critically thin front pads and significantly worn discs, alongside an inoperative engine malfunction indication light. While these were supposedly rectified to pass, the presence of an MIL fault suggests underlying sensor or wiring issues may remain unresolved. Furthermore, the 2025 failure involving four tyres being close to the legal limit or worn on the edges suggests potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes, which should be checked for premature wear.