2005 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FP55 OYU

The Vauxhall Vivaro presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 January 2025 at 129,535 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2023 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 25 September 2021 at 114,500 miles, reversed two days later on 27 September 2021 at the same mileage with a pass and no defects logged. This suggests a procedural or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, leaving the vehicle's recorded history free of advisories or recurring defects. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,168 miles against 21 years of age, a typical figure for a light commercial van of this period. The records show steady, low accumulation: 116,525 miles in October 2022, 118,867 miles by October 2023, and 129,535 miles by January 2025. The gap between the September 2021 pass and the October 2022 test covers just over 2,000 miles, confirming light use. No rapid accumulation or standing-still pattern emerges from the data, and the clean sheet across four years implies the previous keeper addressed consumables before each test. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as the Vivaro of this era suffers from rust where the MOT system logs no advisory until penetration occurs. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks despite the absence of flagged wear. The 2021 fail with no defect recorded points to a possible documentation error at the testing station, so verify the V5C and full DVSA test certificate rather than relying on the summary alone. Given the sparse but clean record, the van shows no evidence of skipped upkeep or deferred mechanical risk. The low yearly mileage and consecutive passes suggest careful, if infrequent, use. Treat the missing 2024 test slot as a minor irregularity and confirm continuous licensing before purchase.