Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Check
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
2.9%
35.3%
74k mi
2020
Based on 166 vehicles
4.1%
13.4%
85k mi
102k mi
2019
Based on 14,394 vehicles
5.2%
22.2%
88k mi
117k mi
2018
Based on 28,506 vehicles
5.8%
25.8%
111k mi
2017
Based on 30,502 vehicles
6.3%
30.6%
126k mi
2016
Based on 47,051 vehicles
7.3%
33.3%
2015
Based on 54,032 vehicles
7.7%
35.7%
181k mi
2014
Based on 31,421 vehicles
8.4%
37.1%
194k mi
2013
Based on 25,210 vehicles
9.5%
39.4%
207k mi
2012
Based on 22,032 vehicles
9.8%
43.1%
215k mi
2011
Based on 26,742 vehicles
10.8%
43.8%
2010
Based on 16,480 vehicles
12.0%
44.8%
2009
Based on 10,541 vehicles
10.8%
42.2%
2008
Based on 21,980 vehicles
10.3%
42.4%
2007
Based on 22,367 vehicles
10.0%
39.1%
2006
Based on 19,562 vehicles
10.3%
40.2%
2005
Based on 15,633 vehicles
9.2%
38.0%
2004
Based on 10,679 vehicles
9.2%
37.2%
2003
Based on 5,621 vehicles
9.6%
37.8%
2002
Based on 2,085 vehicles
9.5%
39.3%
2001
Based on 207 vehicles
7.8%
31.9%
0
Based on 275,795 vehicles
116k mi
Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Vivaro
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
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
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Front Offside Outer
Nearside
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Vauxhall Vivaro — Frequently Asked Questions
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