2003 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FP53 NLK

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents a currently roadworthy status following a clean pass on 26 January 2026 at 146,378 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recent record. The vehicle cleared its latest test without any defects logged, and the preceding annual cycles show the same clean outcome once a pass was issued. No worsening mechanical faults or recurring advisories appear in the official data. Recorded mileage sits at 146,378 against a 23-year life, equating to roughly 6,364 miles per year which is typical for a van of this age. The test on 20 December 2023 at 142,468 miles and the January 2025 pass at 142,515 miles show only 47 miles added in over a year, indicating a long stationary period or minimal use. By the January 2026 test the van had reached 146,378 miles, a modest 3,863-mile gain across that year, so no rapid accumulation or heavy drivetrain loading is evident. The MOT history is sparse and clean, with no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at any stage. Two failed entries on 21 January 2025 and 26 January 2026 at identical mileages to the subsequent passes suggest administrative or documentation issues rather than mechanical defects, as no faults were recorded on either failure. Previous keepers appear to have kept basic test compliance in order despite the low-use gap. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust given the 2003 build and dormant 2023 to 2025 phase, as standing vans develop corrosion unseen by MOT testers. Verify the brake calipers are free and the tyres hold date-appropriate condition, and confirm the January 2026 failure cause with the test station to rule out any omitted defect.