2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · V4 ROA

The 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro presents a mixed but broadly stable picture at its most recent MOT in March 2026, when it passed at 79,500 miles. That test flagged worn front tyres and advisories on both sill areas for deformation that does not significantly compromise structural rigidity. The tinted front windows were noted again but deemed non-hazardous. The maintenance trend is neither sharply worsening nor clearly improving. Recurring steering and suspension wear items appear across multiple years, suggesting a van that has been driven regularly and not cosseted, yet it has consistently met the minimum standard to pass. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 7,950 miles per year, which is typical for a working van of this age. The record shows steady annual progression from 53,882 miles in May 2023 to 70,271 miles in March 2025 and then 79,500 miles in March 2026, with no obvious gaps or sudden spikes. The data is clean and consistent, indicating the van has been in regular use rather than sitting idle for long periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering linkage. The May 2023 failure identified a nearside outer track rod end worn to the point of serious detachment risk, with the offside also showing excessive play, and the tester noted play in the steering rack inner joints on both the failed and passed tests that year. The following year's record is sparse, but by March 2025 the offside track rod end was flagged again for slight play. This pattern points to a steering and front-end component history that has required repeated attention. Inspect the track rod ends, rack inner joints, and front wheel alignment carefully, and budget for possible renewal if play is evident on the ramp. The rear brakes also warrant a check. The March 2025 test noted rear brake pads wearing thin at 70,271 miles, and with nearly 10,000 miles covered since, those pads may now be at or near the wear limit. The sill deformation advisories from the 2026 test are described as not significantly reducing structural rigidity, but a physical inspection underneath is advisable to confirm there is no progressing corrosion or cracking around the sill area. The front tyres were close to the legal limit at the most recent test, so expect to replace them soon if they have not already been done. Overall, this is a workmanlike van with a transparent and unremarkable history, but its front-end components and rear braking system deserve a thorough hands-on inspection before purchase.