2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · MW16 ABO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 10 July 2025 with 139,470 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. In both 2024 and 2025, the vehicle failed the test on the first attempt but was cleared upon re-test, suggesting that minor defects are identified and rectified quickly to meet legal standards rather than being indicative of deep-seated mechanical neglect. At 139,470 miles over ten years, this Vivaro has averaged approximately 14,000 miles per year. This high mileage profile is consistent with commercial light use and places significant strain on the drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems. Between the January 2023 test at 133,866 miles and the February 2024 test at 137,594 miles, the vehicle covered nearly 4,000 miles in just thirteen months. The subsequent interval of 1,876 miles between February 2024 and July 2025 indicates a more recent drop in usage, though the overall mileage remains a primary factor in component fatigue. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the components most likely to fail under high-mileage conditions. While the record does not list specific advisories, the recurring failures suggest a need to check the control arm bushes, shock absorbers, and coil springs which frequently wear out on this model. Given the age and mileage, the structural integrity should be scrutinized for corrosion, particularly around the sills and suspension mounting points. The high mileage also necessitates checking the brake calipers for binding and evaluating the thickness of the discs to ensure the braking system is not nearing a costly overhaul interval.