2004 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FG54 GCU

The Vauxhall Vivaro passed its most recent MOT on 28 September 2023 at 205,560 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it currently roadworthy on paper. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the prior test on 31 March 2022 also passed cleanly. A failed entry logged on 28 September 2023 at the same mileage with no defects recorded points to an administrative or presentational anomaly rather than a mechanical fault, since the passing test on the same day supersedes it. At roughly 22 years old, the van shows 205,560 recorded miles, equating to about 9,344 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial vehicle of this age. The record jumps from an unlisted mileage at the March 2022 pass to 205,560 miles by September 2023, implying around 22 months of use with no intermediate test data. Sparse history limits insight into consumable replacement cycles, though the clean results suggest no glaring neglect was captured by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, particularly on the Vivaro's chassis outriggers and sills where moisture ingress commonly occurs by this age. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical measurement, as the MOT record offers no advisory trail to confirm wear limits. Given two consecutive passes with no advisories, previous upkeep looks adequate at the test level. The same-day fail with no defects recorded demands clarification from the seller or DVSA before purchase, as it may reflect a data error rather than a genuine roadworthiness concern.