2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FP55 OVX

The Vauxhall Vivaro passed its most recent MOT on 14 August 2025 at 157,639 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a currently roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, with every annual test from 2021 through 2025 resulting in a pass apart from a failed entry three days earlier on 11 August 2025 at 157,635 miles that logged no defects, suggesting an administrative or minor pre-check rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage shows typical use for a 21-year-old van. The odometer read 140,790 miles on 17 December 2021, rose to 148,318 by 27 January 2023, then 154,194 on 23 February 2024, and 157,639 on 14 August 2025. That averages roughly 7,500 miles per year with no sudden accumulation or long dormant gaps. The clean record across all five entries means no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions were ever flagged. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the chassis given the vehicle's age and commercial van duties. The MOT history shows no recurring problems with coil springs, binding calipers, or structural integrity, but twenty years of service can hide surface rust and worn suspension components that a short test bay check may miss. Verify the 11 August 2025 failure reason with the test station, as a no-defect fail is unusual. Confirm the current condition of tyres, wiper blades, and underbody through a independent mechanic before purchase, despite the clean pass outcome.