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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Vivaro. Check any Vivaro by registration number below.

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61.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-20.1%

vs Vauxhall Avg

22

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Vivaro — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Vivaro has an average MOT pass rate of 61.9%, which is 20.1 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This suggests the Vivaro can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Vivaro for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Vivaro, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Vivaro performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 33 vehicles

63.6%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

35.3%

Mileage at 3yr

74k mi

2020

Based on 166 vehicles

83.7%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

13.4%

Mileage at 3yr

85k mi

Mileage at 5yr

102k mi

2019

Based on 14,394 vehicles

77.8%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

22.2%

Mileage at 3yr

88k mi

Mileage at 5yr

117k mi

2018

Based on 28,506 vehicles

75.1%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

25.8%

Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

2017

Based on 30,502 vehicles

70.3%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

30.6%

Mileage at 5yr

126k mi

2016

Based on 47,051 vehicles

67.7%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

33.3%

2015

Based on 54,032 vehicles

65.1%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

35.7%

Mileage at 10yr

181k mi

2014

Based on 31,421 vehicles

61.6%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

37.1%

Mileage at 10yr

194k mi

2013

Based on 25,210 vehicles

58.6%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

39.4%

Mileage at 10yr

207k mi

2012

Based on 22,032 vehicles

55.8%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.8%

Retest Rate

43.1%

Mileage at 10yr

215k mi

2011

Based on 26,742 vehicles

54.1%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.8%

Retest Rate

43.8%

2010

Based on 16,480 vehicles

53.0%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

12.0%

Retest Rate

44.8%

2009

Based on 10,541 vehicles

54.4%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.8%

Retest Rate

42.2%

2008

Based on 21,980 vehicles

55.3%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

42.4%

2007

Based on 22,367 vehicles

55.2%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.0%

Retest Rate

39.1%

2006

Based on 19,562 vehicles

54.6%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

40.2%

2005

Based on 15,633 vehicles

56.4%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

38.0%

2004

Based on 10,679 vehicles

55.9%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

37.2%

2003

Based on 5,621 vehicles

54.7%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.6%

Retest Rate

37.8%

2002

Based on 2,085 vehicles

55.3%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

9.5%

Retest Rate

39.3%

2001

Based on 207 vehicles

61.8%Below Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

7.8%

Retest Rate

31.9%

0

Based on 275,795 vehicles

71.5%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Vivaro

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

5.4%
2

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.5%
3

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.3%
4

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.0%
5

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.9%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

12.1%

Front Offside Outer

9.1%

Nearside

3.0%

Vauxhall Vivaro — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Vivaro MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Vivaro is 61.9% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vivaro?
The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Vivaro are: A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (5.4%), A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 61.9%, the Vauxhall Vivaro is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Vivaro?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Vivaro?
Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Vivaro: 74,480 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vivaro to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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