2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FL06 LFS

The Vauxhall Vivaro failed its most recent MOT on 27 August 2024 at 188,807 miles, leaving its current roadworthiness unconfirmed and the maintenance trend deteriorating after three consecutive passes. The September 2023 test at 188,470 miles, the September 2022 test at 187,902 miles, and the August 2021 test at 186,129 miles all passed with no defects recorded. The sudden failure with no defects listed suggests an administrative or unclassified rejection rather than a logged mechanical fault, but the vehicle is now off the valid test cycle and requires a fresh examination before any road use. The recorded mileage shows light annual use for a 2006 panel van. From the August 2021 test at 186,129 miles to the August 2024 test at 188,807 miles the odometer advanced only 2,678 miles across three years, averaging roughly 893 miles per year against a 20-year norm near 9,440. Such low recent accumulation points to extended standing periods. The DVSA history is sparse, with clean sheets across all four entries and no advisories logged for tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion, which limits insight into wear patterns but also shows no prior escalation of faults. A buyer should physically inspect the structural integrity and underbody for corrosion given the vehicle's age and low recent mileage, as prolonged inactivity accelerates rust on sills, chassis rails, and brake lines. The tester should verify brake disc condition and check for binding calipers caused by standing. Suspension components including coil springs and bushes warrant hands-on assessment despite the absence of recorded advisories. The 337-mile gap between the September 2023 pass and the August 2024 fail indicates minimal movement in the final year. Confirm the reason for the 2024 failure with the test station, as the blank defect field gives no mechanical signal. Treat the van as unroadworthy until a current pass is obtained and a workshop inspects drivetrain and exhaust emissions.