2014 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · WN14 OLA

With no advisories, failures, or component-level defects recorded across any of the MOT tests in the file, the documented roadworthiness history of this Vivaro is uniformly clean. The most recent test on 26 February 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the only anomalies in the record are two earlier entries on 19 February 2025 and 18 February 2026 that were logged as failures but carry no defect codes, indicating that the retests were conducted within days and the issues identified were likely administrative or rectification-related rather than mechanical. This pattern, combined with passes on 14 February 2024 and 19 February 2025, suggests the vehicle has consistently met MOT standards with no chronic advisories pointing to structural corrosion, suspension wear, or brake deterioration, which is a reassuring baseline for a commercial vehicle of this age and likely working background. Covering approximately 10,443 miles per year over its twelve-year life, the recorded mileage of 125,316 sits roughly within the typical band for a Vivaro of this vintage, particularly one that may have seen mixed commercial and private use. The MOT records do not reveal any extended gaps in testing, which is relevant because long periods off the road can allow brake discs to corrode, tyres to develop flat spots, and brake fluid to absorb moisture through brake caliper seals. Equally, the consistent annual mileage suggests regular operation, which helps preserve the condition of dynamic seals, the clutch release bearing, and the turbocharger by preventing prolonged oil stagnation. There are no mileage inconsistencies or sudden jumps between tests to raise concerns about odometer tampering or erratic usage patterns. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any specific advisory data means the inspection focus should shift to the known wear points of the M9TF/2.5 CDTI and 2.0 CDTI drivetrains and the Vivaro chassis more broadly. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, which commonly perish on these vans and present as vague steering response or a shimmy under braking. Check for brake pedal pulsation or judder under firm application, which would indicate warped front discs, and inspect the inner wheel faces for corrosion on the front brake calipers that can lead to binding. The dual-mass flywheel, a known weak point on the 2.0 and 2.5 CDTI engines, should be evaluated by listening for a rattle on cold start that diminishes as the engine warms, along with any creeping or jerking at low speeds that suggests clutch slip or DMF degradation. Given the engine type fitted, it is also worth checking the turbocharger actuator and intercooler hoses for any signs of oil seepage or boost loss, as well as listening for an exhaust blow that could indicate a cracked manifold or leaking DPF pressure pipe. The rear torsion beam and beam axle bushes should be inspected for cracking, particularly if the vehicle has carried heavy loads during its working life, which can accelerate sagging of the coil springs and uneven rear tyre wear. Finally, a thorough underbody examination is advisable for any surface corrosion around the rear axle mounting points and subframe areas, even though none has been flagged officially, as commercial vans of this age frequently begin to show early signs of structural rust that may not yet have reached the MOT failure threshold. A compression test and a live diagnostic read for stored fault codes, particularly relating to the DPF, EGR valve, and swirl flap actuator, would provide additional reassurance before purchase.