2011 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · NL11 UGU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean MOT record over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 15 May 2024 at 129,815 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle met all minimum standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2023, suggesting that the previous owners have addressed necessary maintenance before issues escalated into failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 15-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,654 miles per year. Between May 2022 and May 2024, the vehicle covered 12,993 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 6,500 miles annually. A slight gap exists in the records between March 2021 and May 2022, where the vehicle covered 6,213 miles, but the overall trend does not show erratic spikes or heavy-duty usage patterns that would prematurely age the drivetrain or suspension components. Despite the clean history in recent tests, a physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and the condition of the suspension components. Given the age of the Vivaro, corrosion is a common concern on the sills and mounting points, which may not always be flagged until they become significant. The buyer should also check for perished rubber bushes and worn shock absorbers, as these are typical points of wear on vans of this mileage. The single failure in March 2021 at 110,556 miles suggests a minor defect required attention previously, but the subsequent clean passes indicate the vehicle was maintained effectively.