2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FN06 LMK

The Vauxhall Vivaro passed its most recent MOT on 2 April 2026 at 146,237 miles with no defects recorded, indicating current roadworthiness is acceptable. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of same-day fail-and-pass pairs on 1 to 2 April 2026 and 11 to 12 March 2025, both at identical mileages with no defects logged. This suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than progressive mechanical deterioration. Recorded mileage rose from 133,526 at the 18 March 2024 test to 139,950 by 11 March 2025, then to 146,237 by 1 April 2026. That equates to roughly 6,400 and 6,300 miles per year across the two intervals, below the 7,312 annual average for a 2006 vehicle. The low accumulation implies light commercial use or periods of standing. The clean advisory record across all three years is sparse but shows no corrosion, suspension bush wear, or brake disc concerns formally flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as a 20-year-old Vivaro is prone to chassis rust not always captured in a pass result. The twin fail-pass entries with zero defects mean the April 2026 and March 2025 failures carried no recorded mechanical fault, yet the buyer should confirm with the testing garage what triggered those initial rejects. Given the absent advisories, consumable items such as tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions remain unverified beyond the pass criteria. Inspect coil springs, binding calipers, and steering joints in person before purchase, as the MOT record offers no evidence of wear but equally no deep diagnostic assurance for a high-mileage-age diesel van.