2014 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · OV14 FBG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding mechanical wear components. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 106,537 miles resulted in a pass, it introduced new advisories for binding rear brakes and play in multiple ball joints. This follows a significant failure in December 2024 where a long list of suspension and braking defects were identified, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults once they reach a failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 8,900 miles per annum. There is a steady accumulation of 9,000 miles between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 7,000 miles between December 2024 and October 2025. This regular usage suggests the vehicle is used consistently, though the low mileage relative to its age has not prevented the rubber components and metal hardware from suffering the corrosion and age-related failures noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the tester has repeatedly flagged issues with track rod ends, lower arm ball joints, and anti-roll bar linkages. The recurring presence of excessive play in these areas across multiple years indicates the steering and suspension assembly is nearing the end of its service life. Special attention should be paid to the braking system, specifically the corroded rear brake pipes noted in 2023 and 2025, as persistent corrosion on these lines can lead to structural failure if not treated.