2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · LF10 SAJ

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents a clean roadworthiness profile as of its most recent test on 29 May 2025, where it passed at 43,323 miles with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend across the five available MOT entries remains stable, showing no advisories or mechanical faults flagged between 2022 and 2025. A curious anomaly appears on the same date in May 2025: the van failed at 43,321 miles with no defects listed, then passed two miles later. This suggests a clerical or non-itemised compliance issue swiftly resolved by the previous owner rather than a latent mechanical defect. Mileage accumulation sits low for an eight-year-old 2018 panel van, totalling 43,323 miles or roughly 5,415 miles per year. The records show consistent annual testing each May, with readings of 28,649 miles in May 2022, 35,118 in May 2023, 38,538 in May 2024, and 43,321 then 43,323 in May 2025. No abrupt gaps or rapid accumulation emerge. The yearly increments of around 3,000 to 5,000 miles indicate light commercial use or extended periods stationary. Such low throughput often masks degraded rubber components and corrosion despite sparse wear on drivetrain parts. Prospective buyers should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely intermittent use. The MOT history logs no advisories for structural integrity or exhaust emissions, yet eight years of service can foster hidden rust on chassis members and binding calipers unseen during a clean test. Verify the condition of tyres and wiper blades as consumables, though these were not flagged. The absence of any recorded defects across four successive passes implies the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance. The unexplained failure on 29 May 2025 warrants scrutiny of the test certificate to confirm no omitted rationale. Low mileage combined with a same-day fail-pass cycle may reflect a rushed sale preparation rather than neglect of core mechanicals.