2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S 1.5L Diesel · VE69 SFV

The 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro Sportive currently holds a valid MOT issued on 21 January 2026 at 110,862 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. The vehicle failed its preceding test on 13 January 2026 at 110,771 miles with two separate drive shaft constant velocity boot failures, indicating a sudden deterioration of drivetrain sealing components. While the retest passed just eight days later, the tester still flagged the offside front CV boot as severely deteriorated and seeping grease, alongside an inoperative offside registration plate lamp. This pattern of recurring CV boot defects within a single test cycle suggests the boots have degraded rapidly, likely accelerated by the vehicle's high mileage and intensive use. At roughly 15,837 miles per year, this Vivaro has covered significantly more ground than a typical seven-year-old light commercial vehicle. The mileage progression reveals a notable gap between December 2022 at 64,214 miles and November 2023 at 84,390 miles, representing approximately 20,176 miles in under twelve months. The subsequent jump to 106,008 miles by January 2025 and then 110,862 miles by January 2026 confirms sustained, heavy commercial use throughout its life. Such intensive operation places disproportionate stress on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and drivetrain components compared to a lower-mileage equivalent. A buyer should inspect the front drive shaft CV boots in person, paying close attention to the offside front joint where grease seepage was recorded. Check for play or clicking from the CV joints during a slow-speed turning test, as contaminated joints will wear rapidly once the boot seal is compromised. Examine the nearside outer CV boot carefully, given its previous failure for splitting. The front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in January 2025 at 106,008 miles, so expect the pads and discs to be near or at replacement threshold at the current 110,862 miles. Inspect the chassis rails, outriggers, and suspension mounting points for corrosion, as high-mileage vans used commercially often accumulate underbody salt damage that MOT tests do not always capture. The registration plate lamp fault is minor but worth verifying across all rear lamp circuits.