2016 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · YA65 ESF

The vehicle shows a worsening trend in mechanical wear, with the most recent inspection in August 2025 at 135,075 miles flagging multiple structural and engine mounting issues. While the van has consistently passed its tests, the nature of the advisories has shifted from consumable wear like tyres and brake pads to more significant components. The August 2025 report identified a worn rear lower subframe pin or bush and a worn engine/gearbox mount bush, alongside a persistent oil leak. The mileage accumulation is high and consistent, averaging approximately 13,500 miles per year over the recorded period. The data shows steady usage, with the vehicle covering nearly 19,000 miles between January 2020 and November 2021, and another 20,000 miles between January 2022 and August 2024. This high-mileage profile explains the frequent replacement of consumables, but the recent transition toward suspension and mounting defects suggests the vehicle is entering a phase of more intensive component fatigue. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the underside and engine bay. The oil leak in the turbo area, first noted in August 2023 and recurring in August 2025, requires professional verification to ensure it is not a symptom of a more serious turbocharger failure. The tester also flagged a worn rear lower subframe bush in the latest test, which can affect steering precision and cause uneven tyre wear. The history also indicates a pattern of neglected tyre maintenance and brake servicing. Multiple failures and advisories regarding thin brake pads, binding calipers, and tyres worn to the legal limit occurred between 2019 and 2021. While these are standard wear items, the frequency of these faults suggests a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach by previous owners. Inspect the current braking system and tyre condition closely to ensure they have been adequately addressed since the last recorded defects.