2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · LR18 KVV

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 23 July 2025 at 157,161 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five available MOT entries from 2021 to 2025, the vehicle cleared every test first time with no advisories or failures logged. This clean sequential record indicates consistent annual compliance and no escalating mechanical concerns. The odometer shows 157,161 miles against an eight-year lifespan, averaging roughly 19,645 miles per year, which is high for a 2018 light commercial vehicle. The test on 16 July 2021 captured 83,474 miles, then the 14 July 2022 entry jumped to 117,122 miles, revealing approximately 33,600 miles covered in that single year. Subsequent annual increments settled to around 10,000 to 15,500 miles. The earlier low reading followed by a heavy-use phase suggests the van spent its first three years under lighter duty before entering intensive service. No tester ever flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues across the record. The absence of advisories points to either diligent operator upkeep or, given the mileage, components replaced before each test without formal notation. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity beneath the chassis and load floor, as Vivaro vans of this age commonly develop rust at sill sections and rear crossmembers not always visible during a standard MOT. Given the high annual distance and commercial usage pattern, examine the clutch engagement, turbocharger boost, and gearbox synchromesh during a road trial. Verify service history for cambelt and diesel filter intervals. The MOT data alone shows no red flags, but the mileage demands confirmation that drivetrain wear matches the clean test paper.