2011 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · WP11 CVK

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness status that reflects a shift toward reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While it passed its most recent MOT on June 6 2025 at 125,043 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior at the same mileage. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to a multi-point failure in 2025 indicates a worsening trend where mechanical components are only addressed once they reach critical points of failure. At 125,043 miles over 15 years, the Vivaro averages approximately 8,300 miles per year, which is consistent with a light commercial vehicle of this age. However, the data shows a rapid accumulation of over 15,000 miles between March 2024 and June 2025, compared to the roughly 6,000-mile gap between 2023 and 2024. This increase in annual usage suggests the vehicle has recently been put into significantly more heavy-duty service, which explains the accelerated wear observed on the suspension and braking systems. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking assembly. The record shows a progressive degradation of the offside front wheel bearing, moving from slight play in 2023 to a condition likely to break up by June 2025. The failure involving a seriously weakened brake disc and pads worn to under 1.5mm suggests that the front braking system has been neglected for an extended period. Additionally, the fractured nearside rear coil spring necessitates a check of the remaining suspension components for stress fractures or heavy corrosion that may not yet be flagged. The recurring issues with the windscreen and wiper blades across multiple years suggest a lack of attention to basic upkeep. The fact that both front tyres were worn to the legal limit during the June 2025 test indicates that the owner only replaces consumables when forced by the law. Given the age of the vehicle and the recent mechanical failures, a professional inspection for structural corrosion on the chassis is essential to ensure that the recent repairs have not masked underlying rust-related issues.