2002 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · DN51 HPO

The Vauxhall Vivaro passed its most recent MOT on 14 March 2023 at 238,055 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend appears stable across the available history. The vehicle is currently over three years beyond its last test date, so no valid MOT exists as of 8 July 2026. Prior to the 2023 pass, the van failed on 3 March 2023 at the same mileage with no defects listed, and a similar pattern occurred in early 2022 when it failed on 4 February at 232,212 miles before passing three days later on 7 February with no faults noted. These repeated no-defect failures suggest administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical faults. The odometer shows 238,055 miles against a 2002 build, averaging roughly 9,900 miles per year which is typical for a light commercial of this age. Mileage moved from 225,951 in February 2021 to 232,212 in February 2022, then held at 238,055 through both 2023 tests, indicating very low annual use of around 6,000 miles in the final recorded year. The record is sparse with only five entries and no advisories, so the data gives limited insight into wear on consumables or structure. A buyer should commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the high total mileage and lack of recorded advisories that might otherwise flag wear. Structural corrosion around chassis rails and sills should be checked closely, as the Vivaro of this era is prone to rust where moisture collects. The twin 2022 and 2023 fail-pass pairs at identical mileages imply the van may have sat unused between tests, raising the risk of seized brakes or degraded tyres from standing. Given the expired MOT and three-year gap since the last test, the vehicle cannot be considered roadworthy without a fresh examination and test. Previous keepers appear to have maintained basic legality but left the van idle for long periods, which warrants caution on mechanical condition despite the clean defect record.