2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · SW16 FGX

The 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 25 February 2026 at 33,766 miles with zero defects. That clean sheet follows a period of recurring tyre advisories that now appear to have been resolved. The vehicle currently meets all DVSA roadworthiness standards, and the defect history shows no structural or mechanical failures, only minor consumable wear items that were subsequently addressed. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old commercial vehicle. Between the 2022 test on 1 March at 25,708 miles and the 2026 test on 25 February at 33,766 miles, the van covered 8,058 miles across nearly four years, averaging roughly 2,015 miles annually in that window. Annual mileage across the full record sits around 3,377 miles per year, well below typical fleet or trade use. Such low utilisation raises the possibility of extended periods stationary, which can cause tyre perishing, brake surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber bushes, though the recent clean pass suggests these risks have been managed. The recurring advisories in the 2023 and 2024 tests centred on all four tyres showing cracking or perishing, a condition commonly associated with age-related rubber deterioration rather than wear from use. The fact that no tyre defects appeared in the 2025 or 2026 tests indicates the previous owner replaced the tyres and has maintained them since. No braking, suspension, steering, or structural corrosion defects have ever been recorded across the entire MOT history, which is a positive indicator for a van of this age. A buyer should still carry out a physical inspection focused on areas that MOT tests do not fully assess. Check the inner sidewalls and date codes of the current tyres to confirm their age and remaining tread depth. Examine the underside for surface corrosion on brake lines, subframe mounting points, and suspension components, particularly given the van's low mileage and potential for standing idle. Inspect the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for perishing or leaks, and verify that the exhaust system is free from corrosion or gas leaks. A short road test will confirm there is no brake binding, gearbox whine, or clutch slip that a static MOT inspection might not detect.