2015 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · YR15 PBV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in May 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test at 53,188 miles cleared the failure from nine miles prior, the recurring offside front anti-roll bar linkage and a worn nearside front track rod end indicates that the suspension and steering components are only addressed once they reach a point of failure. This suggests the owner addresses faults only when necessitated by the MOT tester rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 11 years old, this 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro has covered exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. This low usage suggests light commercial work or periods of inactivity, as evidenced by the jump from 47,070 miles in April 2025 to 53,188 miles in May 2026. While low mileage often correlates with less engine wear, it can lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seals, which aligns with the recurring issues found in ball joints and bushings noted in the record. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry and the offside front shock absorber, which currently shows oil misting as of the May 2026 test. The history of a distorted nearside front wheel rim in 2024 suggests potential impact damage that may have affected the alignment or caused wear on steering components. Furthermore, the frequent reports of tyres worn to the legal limit across multiple years indicate a pattern of neglecting basic consumables, necessitating a thorough check of the current tread depth and wear patterns across all four tyres.