2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FL06 HRN

The Vauxhall Vivaro currently fails the roadworthiness standard following the most recent test on 16 February 2026 at 115,465 miles, where the tester issued a fail with no defects formally recorded. Prior to this, the van passed clean on 5 March 2025 at 107,606 miles. The maintenance trend is unstable rather than steadily improving, with two failed tests in late 2024 and early 2026 both showing no listed defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a clear mechanical decline in the record itself. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 2006 panel van. From the 13 September 2023 pass at 104,728 miles, the van covered only 2,878 miles to the 5 March 2025 pass at 107,606 miles, then added 7,859 miles by the February 2026 failure. Annual averages sit near 5,773 miles, well below typical light-commercial duty. The sparse history with five entries across roughly twenty years gives limited visibility of consumable wear, though the clean sheets imply no flagged advisories on tyres, brakes, or corrosion across those dates. A buyer should physically verify why the last two failures carry no recorded defects, as DVSA systems normally log refusal reasons. Inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related fatigue not captured in the sparse record. Check the underside and load floor for structural rust given the van's twenty-year age and periods of low use that can mask damp-standing corrosion. Given the low annual mileage and clean intermediate passes, previous keepers likely used the Vivaro for short local runs and skipped intensive upkeep. Confirm the February 2026 failure cause with the testing garage before purchase, and budget for a full mechanical appraisal of drivetrain and braking components absent from the official advisories.