2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FH05 EDJ

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 15 January 2024 at 146,122 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The absence of any advisories across the last four years indicates no escalating mechanical concerns within the documented record. Recorded mileage shows light use for a 2005 panel van. The test on 25 February 2022 logged 145,160 miles, rising only to 145,555 by 3 March 2023 and 146,122 by January 2024. That equates to under 500 miles annually across the final two years, well below the circa 6,958 miles per year lifetime average. Such low recent accumulation suggests extended standing periods, though the sparse clean history offers no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. The duplicated 2 March 2023 entry, showing both a fail and pass at identical mileage with no defects listed, points to an administrative retest rather than a genuine fault. Buyers should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and prolonged low-use storage, which accelerates corrosion and seizes calipers. Verify underside structural integrity and exhaust condition, as the MOT record remains silent on these areas despite the van's 21-year lifespan.