2004 Vauxhall Vivaro 1.9L Diesel · FV04 FLW

The vehicle presents a serious concern regarding roadworthiness with a clear trend of worsening mechanical and structural condition. The most recent test in July 2025 at 165,758 miles was a catastrophic failure involving multiple safety-critical defects. While the vehicle passed in 2023 and 2024, the 2025 record reveals a total breakdown in basic maintenance, evidenced by missing wheel fixings, a missing seat belt, and suspension components that were at risk of detachment. At 22 years old, the recorded 165,758 miles represent an average annual usage of approximately 7,500 miles, which is consistent with an older commercial vehicle seeing light use. However, the data shows a significant gap in records between July 2022 and July 2025, where the vehicle covered over 13,000 miles in three years. Despite the low annual mileage, the quality of the upkeep has deteriorated rapidly, suggesting that the vehicle may have suffered from neglect or heavy-duty use during those intervals, leading to the recent recent structural failures. A buyer must conduct a rigorous inspection of the chassis and subframe mounting points. The July 2025 failure flagged excessive corrosion on the offside rear outer lower sill and the rear subframe mounting bush casings, which indicates deep structural rust that may compromise the integrity of the van. Furthermore, the history shows a recurring failure to address front suspension arm ball joints, which appeared in 2022, 2023, and 2024 before becoming dangerous in the latest test. The braking system also requires urgent attention. The parking brake failed to meet efficiency requirements in both 2022 and 2025, with the latter test showing less than 50 percent of the required value. The presence of missing wheel fixings on all four wheels in the latest test suggests a severe lack of oversight by the previous owner. Given the structural corrosion, recurring suspension wear, and mechanical failures, this vehicle represents a high-risk investment that requires significant capital to return to a safe standard.