2014 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · LT14 HTU

The 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro presents a mixed but broadly stable maintenance profile at 97,087 miles. The most recent MOT, conducted on 22 July 2025, resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged a worn nearside reversing lamp lens, thin front brake pads, and a degraded offside rear suspension arm bush. These advisories are largely consistent with the vehicle's age and commercial use. The maintenance trend is neither sharply worsening nor clearly improving; rather, it reflects a pattern of incremental wear items being identified and presumably rectified between tests, with no dangerous structural or systemic failures recorded in the available history. Mileage accumulation sits at approximately 8,091 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The record shows a steady climb from 64,490 miles in January 2021 to 97,087 miles by July 2025, with no anomalous gaps or sudden spikes suggesting long-term standing or clocking concerns. The annual testing pattern is consistent, and the mileage progression supports a vehicle that has been in regular service rather than sitting idle. The recurring advisory on the offside rear suspension arm pin or bush, noted in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025, warrants close physical inspection. While the tester has repeatedly judged the wear insufficient to cause excessive movement, the persistence across four consecutive tests suggests a component that degrades gradually and may eventually require replacement. A buyer should check for play in the trailing arm and inspect the bush condition directly, as prolonged neglect could affect wheel alignment and tyre wear. Front brake pads have appeared as wearing thin in both 2024 and 2025, indicating either sustained heavy use or a need for more proactive pad replacement cycles. Beyond the documented advisories, a hands-on inspection should focus on the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and CV joint boot, both flagged as severely deteriorated in the 2024 test. These items are critical for steering integrity and drivetrain protection, and their current condition must be verified. The nearside reversing lamp lens defect, noted in both 2024 and 2025, may point to a slow-developing crack or water ingress rather than a one-off impact. Overall, the Vivaro's MOT record suggests a working vehicle maintained to a functional standard, but one where suspension and drivetrain components are approaching the point of more significant intervention.