2017 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.6L Diesel · FP17 UMK

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 2 March 2026 at 71,450 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the history shows a recurring pattern of initial failures followed by immediate passes at near-identical mileages, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at test rather than progressive mechanical decline. Recorded mileage sits at 71,450 against a 2017 registration, equating to roughly 7,939 miles per year and typical for this age of light commercial vehicle. The gap between the 19 July 2024 test at 62,774 miles and the 3 February 2025 failure at 65,454 miles shows low annual use of under 3,000 miles in that period. Subsequent tests cluster tightly: 65,459 miles on 10 February 2025, then 71,426 on 24 February 2026 before the final pass. The record is sparse and clean, with no advisories or defects logged across any entry. The repeated fail-then-pass sequence within days at 65,454 and 71,426 miles warrants scrutiny. DVSA systems log no defects on those failure certificates, which points to either documentation errors or unrecorded minor items cleared before retest. A buyer should verify the failure reasons via the full DVLA failure sheet rather than relying on the summary. In person, inspect brake discs and calipers for binding given the short-interval retests, and check suspension bushes and coil springs for fatigue from low-mileage standing. Confirm structural integrity underneath for corrosion, and validate the odometer against service stamps to rule out clocking around the 2024 to 2025 gap.