2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FE53 YCD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a significant lapse in recent testing. The most recent MOT on 14 November 2022 at 91,499 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just eleven days prior at 91,456 miles. Since no tests have been recorded for over three and a half years, the vehicle is currently overdue for its inspection and its current mechanical condition cannot be verified through the official DVSA database. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old van, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. The data shows a distinct period of inactivity between March 2019 and 2020, where the mileage remained static at 91,456 miles for two years. This suggests the vehicle likely sat for long periods or was used only for short bursts. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and internal corrosion due to lack of use. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and underbody, as the vehicle's age makes it highly susceptible to corrosion rust on the sills and floor pans. Given the long intervals of standing, you should check for perished suspension bushes, cracked coolant hoses, and flat spots on the tyres. The braking system requires a close look for binding components or leaks from fluid lines that might have developed while the vehicle was stationary between the recorded test dates.