2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FN05 KJK

The Vauxhall Vivaro passed its most recent MOT on 9 June 2025 at 214,283 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by quick passes. On 28 May 2025 the van failed at 214,273 miles with no defects listed, then passed twelve days later at 214,283 miles. The same sequence occurred in December 2023: a failure on 13 December at 210,081 miles, then a pass on 28 December at 210,100 miles. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical decline. Recorded mileage sits at 214,283 against a 2005 build, averaging roughly 10,200 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial of this age. The log jumps from 197,880 miles at the 9 January 2023 pass to 210,100 at the December 2023 pass, an accumulation of about 12,200 miles across eleven months. A near-total gap exists between January and December 2023 with no interim test, and the 2024 calendar year carries no MOT entry at all. The ten-mile spread between the May and June 2025 tests confirms the vehicle was barely driven during that window. Because every test outcome records no defects, the history gives no flagged advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion for the buyer to chase. The twin fail-then-pass cycles without listed defects mean the buyer should still verify the vehicle presented correctly on both occasions. Inspect the underside for chassis rust, check the front suspension for worn bushes or leaking dampers, and confirm the braking system shows no binding calipers or scored discs. Given the sparse, clean record and the two unexplained failures, a physical inspection by a qualified technician remains sensible before purchase. The high overall mileage and missing 2024 test mean drivetrain condition and clutch wear cannot be judged from the MOT alone.