2006 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FN06 LNX

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 June 2025 at 84,227 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual test on 26 June 2024 also passed clean at 84,101 miles. The same day in 2024 saw a failed test at 84,098 miles, yet the record shows no defects listed against that failure, suggesting an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits low for a 2006 panel van at 84,227 miles, equating to roughly 4,200 miles per year. The gap between the 1 February 2022 test at 79,870 miles and the 13 March 2023 test at 83,758 miles accounts for nearly 3,900 miles, after which the van covered only 469 miles to June 2024 and a further 126 miles to June 2025. Such low annual use implies long standing periods, which on a 20-year-old Vauxhall typically accelerates rubber perishing, brake caliper seizure, and underbody corrosion even where the MOT shows a clean sheet. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely dormant intervals. The absence of advisories across five tests is unusual for a Vivaro of this vintage and may reflect lenient testing rather than genuine condition. Pay particular attention to structural integrity around sills and subframes where road salt and inactivity cause hidden rust. The repeated clean records show the previous keeper kept the van through the MOT cycle without flagged wear, but the unexplained 2024 failure warrants confirmation the certificate is valid. Treat the low mileage as a mixed signal: light duty reduces drivetrain fatigue yet raises the risk of perished seals and binding brakes from disuse.