2007 Vauxhall Vivaro 2.0L Diesel · LT07 BFE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean MOT pass on 11 February 2026 at 130,103 miles. The maintenance trend shows a stable history in terms of overall compliance, though the pattern of immediate failures before passing is noteworthy. In both February 2025 and February 2026, the vehicle failed the test only days before a successful re-test. This indicates that the previous owner performed reactive maintenance, addressing specific defects only when prompted by an official failure rather than following a proactive preventative schedule. The mileage profile is remarkably consistent for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,848 miles per year to reach the current 130,103 miles. This low usage suggests the van has seen light commercial work or sat stationary for extended periods. However, the data shows a significant gap in activity between January 2024 and February 2025, where only 982 miles were recorded over a full year. The subsequent surge of 986 miles between February 2025 and February 2026 indicates a recent increase in usage, which can place sudden stress on aged rubber components and seals that have remained static for years. While the most recent records show no defects or advisories, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection focused on structural integrity and aging components. Vauxhall Vivaros of this era are prone to corrosion on the sills and rear floor pans, which may not be fully captured if the tester was superficial. Given the reactive nature of the previous maintenance, you should check for perished suspension bushes, leaking shock absorbers, and worn brake components, as these are the likely culprits for the recent short-notice failures seen in the test history.