2009 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · RX59 FNZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While it passed its latest test in December 2025 at 214,569 miles, it failed just two days prior due to multiple defects including an inoperative offside parking brake, two failed position lamps, and a nearside front tyre reaching the legal limit. This suggests the previous owner only addressed faults once they threatened an MOT failure, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance to catch issues early. At 17 years old, the 214,569 recorded miles represent a high-use profile averaging over 12,600 miles per year. The record shows consistent heavy usage, with approximately 5,200 miles covered between November 2023 and December 2024, and another 5,000 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. This steady mileage accumulation places significant strain on the drivetrain, engine components, and suspension, though the lack of failures between 2021 and 2023 suggests a period of lower operation. A buyer must inspect the offside parking brake mechanism specifically, as the recent failure indicates potential seized cables or worn shoes that may require replacement beyond simple adjustment. The uneven wear noted on the nearside front tyre in December 2025 points toward potential alignment issues or worn shock absorbers, which should be checked against the current tyres. Given the history of play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint at 179,024 miles, a thorough check of all suspension bushings and joints for lateral play is essential, as these components degrade rapidly on Vivaro models of this age and mileage.