2014 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · LT14 HTV

The 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro passed its most recent MOT on 20 February 2026 at 79,975 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is mixed at best. The vehicle failed the day before that pass, on 19 February 2026 at the same recorded mileage, with a fractured offside rear coil spring, a split offside front CV boot, excessive play in the nearside front track rod end, a corroded offside front brake pipe, and a defective spare tyre. These were rectified within 24 hours to secure the pass, yet several advisories persist. The offside obligatory mirror has been flagged as slightly damaged in every test since at least February 2025, and the spare tyre has been recorded as defective across all five tests in the available history. This suggests cosmetic neglect and a lack of basic walkaround checks by the keeper. The mileage progression tells a fairly consistent story. The van recorded 67,904 miles on 1 March 2024, 75,805 miles on 25 February 2025, and 79,975 miles on 19 February 2026, equating to roughly 7,964 miles over the most recent twelve-month period and around 6,665 miles per year across its twelve-year life. This is typical annual commercial use for a vehicle of this type and age. There are no suspicious mileage gaps or sudden drops in the record, and the odometer readings align sensibly with the test dates. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components. Excessive play in the nearside front track rod end caused the February 2026 failure, and the offside front track rod end was flagged with excessive play in the February 2025 failure, with the nearside showing slight play at the same test. The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover was also noted as no longer preventing dirt ingress in February 2025. These repeated steering and suspension advisories point to a van that has endured hard use, and a fresh inspection of all ball joints, track rod ends, and drop link bushes is warranted. The fractured offside rear coil spring that caused the most recent failure is a serious structural concern. Even though it was replaced to pass the MOT, the buyer should have the entire rear suspension inspected for cracked springs, worn dampers, and deteriorated bushes, as one fracture often indicates general fatigue across the set. The corroded offside front brake pipe flagged in February 2026 is a safety-critical item that demands underbody inspection, particularly around the chassis rails and pipe runs where corrosion tends to recur. The exhaust system also has a history of defects, with a major leak and an insecure system recorded in the February 2025 failure, so a thorough check of the full exhaust, mountings, and lambda sensor condition is advisable. The persistently damaged offside mirror and chronically defective spare tyre are minor in isolation but collectively paint a picture of a vehicle where routine pre-checks have been consistently overlooked. A comprehensive underbody and suspension inspection before purchase is strongly recommended.