2009 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · WR59 XEZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding reactive rather than proactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 102,439 miles, this followed a failure just eight days prior at 213 miles lower. The presence of multiple failures involving a corroded brake pipe, a torn CV boot, and structural tyre damage indicates that faults are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure rather than through a consistent service schedule. At 17 years old with 102,439 recorded miles, the Vauxhall Vivaro averages approximately 6,026 miles per year. This low mileage is consistent with a light-use commercial vehicle profile. However, the data reveals a significant gap in usage between July 2023 and July 2024, where the vehicle covered only 548 miles in a full year. Such periods of standing often contribute to the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the perishing noted of the nearside front tyre and the insecure CV boot noted in the 2024 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the offside front prop shaft and the nearside front inner drive shaft to ensure the CV boots have been properly replaced and are not leaking. The nearside rear brake pipe was previously flagged for corrosion and was covered in grease, which is a common tactic used to hide structural decay in the metal-run lines. Additionally, the low parking brake efficiency of 17% recorded in 2024 suggests significant wear on the rear shoes or cables that requires verification as having been rectified since the last test. The bodywork shows multiple sharp edges on the wheel arch and bumper, which should be checked for underlying structural rust at the impact points. The reported oil leak and power steering ram seepage from 2024 indicate that the engine and auxiliary systems are beginning to suffer from seal failure. Given the history of high exhaust emissions in 2023, the buyer should monitor the engine for blue or white smoke to ensure the combustion health remains stable despite the age of the vehicle.