2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FP55 OMG

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 23 May 2024 at 116,769 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history reads as stable, with every annual test either passing or failing on administrative grounds rather than mechanical fault. No advisories or worn components appear at any stage, which suggests the van has not accumulated the typical defect profile of a 21-year-old light commercial. Recorded mileage sits at 116,769 against a 2005 build, an average of roughly 5,560 miles per year. The odometer moved only 4,768 miles between the 5 September 2022 test at 107,003 miles and the 1 September 2023 test at 111,301 miles, then 5,468 miles to the May 2024 pass at 116,769. Such low annual use implies extended standing periods, which on a Vivaro of this age raises the risk of perished seals, flat-spotted tyres, and corrosion on unused structural sections rather than high-load drivetrain wear. The two failures dated 5 September 2022 and 23 May 2024 both show zero defects recorded, indicating documentation or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a mechanical rejection. A buyer should still treat the clean record with caution. Low mileage and no advisories do not exempt the van from age-related degradation invisible to the MOT lane. In person, inspect the front suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking from inactivity, and check brake discs and calipers for binding after prolonged storage. Examine sills, subframe, and rear chassis legs for structural rust, and verify the exhaust emissions and tyre sidewalls given the van's likely static intervals. The absence of recorded faults makes a physical inspection the only reliable gauge of true condition.