2010 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · YE10 FDY

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass on June 25, 2025 at 164,294 miles. This result indicates an improving trend in maintenance standards after a significant failure in the previous year. While the 2024 test revealed multiple mechanical and structural defects, the lack of defects in the most recent inspection suggests the owner addressed the necessary repairs to bring the van back to a legal and safe standard. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a sixteen-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 10,268 miles per year. The data shows steady usage between test intervals, with 2,600 miles recorded between June 2022 and 2023, and another 2,704 miles between June 2023 and 2024. This regularity suggests the vehicle has been used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent internal engine degradation and component seizing despite the high total mileage figure. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural and suspension areas highlighted in the June 2024 failure. The tester previously identified corrosion on the top spring mounting points and damage to the suspension component mounting areas, which are critical for the structural integrity of a Vauxhall Vivaro of this age. Although these were noted as not excessive at the time, rust on mounting points often progresses rapidly and requires a close look to ensure no deep scaling has occurred. The braking system also warrants scrutiny due to the previously flagged offside rear brake pipe being corroded and covered in grease. This condition needs to be checked for any signs of fluid leaks or further degradation. Given that the offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover was also severely deteriorated, the buyer should check for play in the steering or any torn rubber boots to ensure the repairs performed after the 2024 failure were thorough and not merely temporary.