2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · WR12 YPJ

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred reactive repairs. While the vehicle passed its most recent test on 20 May 2025 at 185,027 miles, it failed just one day prior due to multiple safety-critical defects including an ineffective bonnet retaining device and worn suspension components. The recurring nature of suspension-related failures across several years suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical wear when forced by an MOT failure rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. At 185,027 miles, this 14-year-old Vivaro has clocked significant mileage, averaging over 13,000 miles per year. The data shows a rapid accumulation of 12,982 miles between August 2022 and August 2023, followed by another 2,047 miles in the year leading up to the most recent test. This consistent high-mileage use places heavy strain on the drivetrain and suspension geometry, making the recorded failures of ball joints and shock absorbers expected for a vehicle of this profile. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension assembly. The record consistently flags play in the arm ball joints and deteriorated anti-roll bar dust covers, spanning from 2023 and 2025. The light misting on the nearside front shock absorber noted in 2025 indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will likely require replacement soon. Additionally, because the brake pads were noted as thin in 2023, the current state of the discs and pads should be verified to ensure they have not reached the end of their life since that advisory.