2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FM05 WRR

The Vauxhall Vivaro passed its most recent MOT on 9 July 2024 at 170,288 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes. On 2 July 2024 the van failed at 169,918 miles, then passed seven days later at 170,288 miles with no defects logged on either attempt. The same sequence occurred in June and July 2023, failing on 29 June at 158,652 miles and passing on 10 July at 158,699 miles, again with no defects cited. Recorded mileage sits at 170,288 against a 2005 build, averaging roughly 8,100 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial of this age. The gap between the 27 November 2021 test at 150,617 miles and the 29 June 2023 failure at 158,652 miles spans over 19 months and only 8,035 miles, suggesting the vehicle saw limited use or stood idle during that period. From mid-2023 onward the annual mileage rose to about 11,600 miles per year, a moderate increase but not extreme for a Vivaro. The MOT record itself flags no advisories or specific mechanical faults across any entry, so no recurring suspension, brake, or corrosion issues are documented. The repeated fail-then-pass pattern within days, with no defects recorded, points to administrative or presentation issues at the first test rather than genuine repair work. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underside corrosion given the vehicle is 21 years old and has covered 170,000 miles. Prior to purchase, verify the reason for the two unexplained failures and confirm the van was not subject to a withheld defect category. Check for dormant moisture ingress or perished rubber components consistent with the 2021 to 2023 lay-up. The clean advisory sheet should not override a hands-on appraisal of drivetrain wear and exhaust emissions at this mileage.