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Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common problems

63.3% of Vauxhall Vivaros passed the 2024 MOT (183,293 first tests): 56.6% at the first attempt and 6.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 52% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 151.9 (95% CI 151.1–152.7; 100 = normal).

Vauxhall Vivaro at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate63.3%incl. 6.7% fixed at the test centre2024183293
Passed at the first attempt56.6%all first tests2024183293
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 151.1–152.7)151.9index100 = normal for its age · rank 744 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024183293
Biggest excess: Brakes28.2per 10017.8 same-age2019–20241070627
Dangerous defects17.0per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20241070627
Advisory items153.6per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–20241070627
strip · Vauxhall Vivaro · MOT Risk Index · 151.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Vauxhall Vivaro. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 744 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 743 and 746 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Vauxhall Vivaro index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank744of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024183293
Best rank within its 95% interval743rankother models held where they are2024183293
Worst rank within its 95% interval746rankother models held where they are2024183293

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 156.4 to 151.9 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Vauxhall Vivaro MOT, and how often?

Vauxhall Vivaro MOTs fail most often on suspension: 31.9 per 100 tests, against 21.8 for UK vehicles of the same age (2019–2024, n = 1,070,627).

bar · Vauxhall Vivaro · Suspension · 31.9 vs 21.8 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension31.9per 10021.82019–2024341120
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment30.1per 10030.02019–2024321906
Brakes28.2per 10017.82019–2024301823
Visibility17.7per 10014.72019–2024189469
Steering13.2per 1004.02019–2024141035
Tyres8.2per 1008.22019–202487577

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,070,627 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Vauxhall Vivaro compare with vehicles of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Vauxhall Vivaro is suspension at age 8: 19.9 failures per 100 tests, against 7.8 for same-age vehicles of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 88,201).

bullet · Vauxhall Vivaro · Tyres, age 3 · 4.3 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 4.3 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 5.0 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 3.8 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 4.6 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 5.5 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 7.4 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 5.0 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 5.9 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 34.3per 1004.22019–202481324
Brakes, age 35.0per 1001.82019–202481324
Suspension, age 33.8per 1000.62019–202481324
Tyres, age 44.6per 1004.52019–202488415
Brakes, age 45.5per 1002.42019–202488415
Suspension, age 47.4per 1001.22019–202488415
Tyres, age 55.0per 1005.12019–202490657
Brakes, age 55.9per 1003.12019–202490657
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 510.6per 1002.22019–202490657
Tyres, age 65.5per 1005.52019–202491655
Brakes, age 67.0per 1003.82019–202491655
Suspension, age 614.1per 1003.72019–202491655
Tyres, age 75.8per 1006.02019–202489179
Brakes, age 78.7per 1004.52019–202489179
Suspension, age 717.3per 1005.72019–202489179
Tyres, age 86.2per 1006.32019–202488201
Brakes, age 811.5per 1005.42019–202488201
Suspension, age 819.9per 1007.82019–202488201

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Vauxhall Vivaro's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Vauxhall Vivaro advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 29.1% of the time.

funnel · Vauxhall Vivaro · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 29.1 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 29.1 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment29.1% next failmedian model2019–202428254
Suspension28.9% next failmedian model2019–2024164883
Visibility23.6% next failmedian model2019–2024627
Steering22% next failmedian model2019–202450436
Brakes21.5% next failmedian model2019–2024227303
Body, chassis, structure16.3% next failmedian model2019–202416270
Tyres9.0% next failmedian model2019–2024170340
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems6.3% next failmedian model2019–202411592
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks6.3% next failmedian model2019–202468680
Identification of the vehicle5.1% next failmedian model2019–202427981
Road wheels0.7% next failmedian model2019–20245679
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202473731

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Vauxhall Vivaro got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Vauxhall Vivaro MOTs flag brakes most: 50.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 34.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 1,070,627).

bar · Vauxhall Vivaro · Brakes · 50.3 vs 34.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes50.3per 10034.72019–2024538376
Suspension31.6per 10026.22019–2024338658
Tyres31per 10039.72019–2024331728
Non-component advisories10.2per 1007.82019–2024109184
Noise, emissions and leaks9.4per 1005.22019–2024101102
Steering7.3per 1001.82019–202478413

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,070,627 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Vauxhall Vivaro?

For Vauxhall Vivaros aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 9.9% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 103,130).

bar · Vauxhall Vivaro · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 7.5 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–202429979
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–202429979
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–202429979
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–202429979
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202429979
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass2% next fail2019–202429979
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202429979
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202429979
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202429979
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202429979
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202429979
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory10.7% next fail2019–202411147
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory8.2% next fail2019–202411147
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–202411147
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–202411147
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–202411147
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–202411147
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–202411147
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–202411147
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202411147
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202411147
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202411147
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail11.1% next fail2019–202410969
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail11.1% next fail2019–202410969
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail8.5% next fail2019–202410969
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–202410969
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–202410969
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–202410969
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–202410969
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–202410969
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202410969
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202410969
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202410969
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass9.9% next fail2019–2024103130
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass8.0% next fail2019–2024103130
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–2024103130
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–2024103130
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–2024103130
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–2024103130
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–2024103130
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–2024103130
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–2024103130
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–2024103130
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–2024103130
Seat belt installation check, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–2024103130
Speedometer and speed limiter, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0% next fail2019–2024103130
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory14.2% next fail2019–202455964
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory10.9% next fail2019–202455964
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–202455964
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–202455964
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–202455964
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–202455964
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–202455964
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–202455964
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202455964
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202455964
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202455964
Seat belt installation check, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202455964
Speedometer and speed limiter, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202455964
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail16.7% next fail2019–202462851
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail14.6% next fail2019–202462851
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–202462851
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–202462851
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail8.6% next fail2019–202462851
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–202462851
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.0% next fail2019–202462851
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.6% next fail2019–202462851
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202462851
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–202462851
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202462851
Seat belt installation check, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202462851
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass15.4% next fail2019–202464515
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass12.8% next fail2019–202464515
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass11.2% next fail2019–202464515
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–202464515
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–202464515
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–202464515
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202464515
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202464515
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202464515
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202464515
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202464515
Seat belt installation check, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202464515
Speedometer and speed limiter, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202464515
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory20.5% next fail2019–202451842
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory16.8% next fail2019–202451842
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory15.4% next fail2019–202451842
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory13.3% next fail2019–202451842
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory11.3% next fail2019–202451842
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.0% next fail2019–202451842
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–202451842
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–202451842
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202451842
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–202451842
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202451842
Speedometer and speed limiter, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202451842
Seat belt installation check, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202451842
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail24.6% next fail2019–202486630
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail22.5% next fail2019–202486630
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail17.0% next fail2019–202486630
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail16.1% next fail2019–202486630
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail15.4% next fail2019–202486630
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.5% next fail2019–202486630
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–202486630
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–202486630
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–202486630
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202486630
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202486630
Seat belt installation check, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202486630
Speedometer and speed limiter, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202486630
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass18.4% next fail2019–202428796
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass16.1% next fail2019–202428796
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass14.0% next fail2019–202428796
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.4% next fail2019–202428796
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass10.4% next fail2019–202428796
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass8.0% next fail2019–202428796
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.3% next fail2019–202428796
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–202428796
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–202428796
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202428796
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202428796
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory24.4% next fail2019–202433668
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory20.7% next fail2019–202433668
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory18.7% next fail2019–202433668
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory16.3% next fail2019–202433668
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory14.3% next fail2019–202433668
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.2% next fail2019–202433668
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–202433668
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–202433668
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–202433668
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202433668
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202433668
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail30.5% next fail2019–202470151
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail27.3% next fail2019–202470151
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail24.4% next fail2019–202470151
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail20.2% next fail2019–202470151
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail16.5% next fail2019–202470151
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.3% next fail2019–202470151
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–202470151
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.4% next fail2019–202470151
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.7% next fail2019–202470151
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202470151
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202470151
Seat belt installation check, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202470151
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202470151
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass20.6% next fail2019–202423508
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass17.3% next fail2019–202423508
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass16.1% next fail2019–202423508
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass12.7% next fail2019–202423508
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass10.3% next fail2019–202423508
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.8% next fail2019–202423508
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–202423508
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–202423508
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–202423508
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–202423508
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202423508
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory27.2% next fail2019–202434970
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory21.6% next fail2019–202434970
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory20.8% next fail2019–202434970
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.4% next fail2019–202434970
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory13.7% next fail2019–202434970
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.7% next fail2019–202434970
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–202434970
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–202434970
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–202434970
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–202434970
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202434970
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202434970
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail32.9% next fail2019–202469304
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail29.2% next fail2019–202469304
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail27.4% next fail2019–202469304
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail21.7% next fail2019–202469304
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail16.3% next fail2019–202469304
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.8% next fail2019–202469304
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail8.9% next fail2019–202469304
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–202469304
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–202469304
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–202469304
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202469304
Speedometer and speed limiter, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202469304
Seat belt installation check, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202469304
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202469304
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass21.3% next fail2019–202416226
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass18.9% next fail2019–202416226
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15.9% next fail2019–202416226
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass13.6% next fail2019–202416226
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.5% next fail2019–202416226
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.7% next fail2019–202416226
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–202416226
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–202416226
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–202416226
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202416226
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202416226
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory27.9% next fail2019–202429866
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory24.9% next fail2019–202429866
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory20.6% next fail2019–202429866
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.6% next fail2019–202429866
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.2% next fail2019–202429866
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.8% next fail2019–202429866
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–202429866
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–202429866
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–202429866
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–202429866
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202429866
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.0% next fail2019–202429866
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail33.6% next fail2019–202456134
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail32.8% next fail2019–202456134
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail27.9% next fail2019–202456134
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.2% next fail2019–202456134
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.1% next fail2019–202456134
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.7% next fail2019–202456134
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–202456134
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–202456134
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.0% next fail2019–202456134
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–202456134
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202456134
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202456134
Seat belt installation check, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202456134
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.0% next fail2019–202456134
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 357 cars)19.1% next fail2019–2024357
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 357 cars)17.9% next fail2019–2024357
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 357 cars)16.5% next fail2019–2024357
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 357 cars)14.3% next fail2019–2024357
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 357 cars)8.1% next fail2019–2024357
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 357 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024357
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 357 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024357
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 357 cars)5.0% next fail2019–2024357
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 357 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024357
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory27.7% next fail2019–2024657
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory25.1% next fail2019–2024657
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory20.4% next fail2019–2024657
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory19.6% next fail2019–2024657
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory14.6% next fail2019–2024657
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory10.7% next fail2019–2024657
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–2024657
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–2024657
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–2024657
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–2024657
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail31.9% next fail2019–20241245
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail25.6% next fail2019–20241245
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail25.2% next fail2019–20241245
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail21.9% next fail2019–20241245
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail15.6% next fail2019–20241245
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–20241245
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–20241245
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail5.5% next fail2019–20241245
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20241245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Vauxhall Vivaro get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Vauxhall Vivaro gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 17.0 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 108.3 major and 19.1 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Vauxhall Vivaro · Dangerous defects · 17.0 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 17 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects17.0per 10011.22019–20241070627

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,070,627 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Vauxhall Vivaro still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Vauxhall Vivaro go from 25.3% at age 3 to 51.8% at age 19, against 43.5% for all vehicles aged 19 (2024, n = 183,293).

line · Vauxhall Vivaro · Age 3 · 25.3 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 25.3. Age 19: 51.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 325.3% failed first time12.4202412402
Age 425.8% failed first time13.120249708
Age 527.9% failed first time15.120249449
Age 633.3% failed first time17.5202411240
Age 738% failed first time20.2202412179
Age 840.5% failed first time23.3202419174
Age 942.8% failed first time26.5202421610
Age 1048% failed first time30.1202412345
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1151.3% failed first time33.220249829
Age 1253.7% failed first time35.720248397
Age 1354.5% failed first time38.2202410355
Age 1456.0% failed first time40.420246353
Age 1554.2% failed first time41.620243939
Age 1653.2% failed first time43.120248056
Age 1754.0% failed first time43.120248237
Age 1854.9% failed first time43.920247114
Age 1951.8% failed first time43.520245601

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Vauxhall Vivaro compare with vehicles of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Vauxhall Vivaros fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 10, where they fail more often: 51.9% against 40.1% (2024, n = 57,276).

line · Vauxhall Vivaro · Age 3 · 22.4 vs 19.8 · 2024
Age 3: 22.4. Age 20: 53.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 322.4% fail19.8202481324
Age 425.6% fail22.8202488415
Age 529.4% fail25.2202490657
Age 634.8% fail28.5202491655
Age 740.1% fail31.7202489179
Age 844.7% fail34.9202488201
Age 948.4% fail37.7202474930
Age 1051.9% fail40.1202457276
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1153.3% fail42.4202455919
Age 1253.9% fail44.2202456116
Age 1354.4% fail45.4202456620
Age 1455.0% fail46.2202453495
Age 1554.7% fail46.8202450592
Age 1654.9% fail47.0202446234
Age 1754.7% fail46.9202435760
Age 1854.2% fail47.0202424310
Age 1953.4% fail46.5202414802
Age 2053.3% fail45.820247597

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Vivaro years should I avoid?

The Vauxhall Vivaro build year that fails most for its age is 2020: index 109.6 (95% CI 106.6–112.6) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 19,969).

Build year matters for the Vauxhall Vivaro: 2020 Vauxhall Vivaros fail more than their age would predict, 2015 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Vauxhall Vivaro · Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 743 tests, 95% interval 87.6–106.8) · 97.2 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 743 tests, 95% interval 87.6–106.8)97.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024743
Build year 2002101.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247400
Build year 2003101.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202418873
Build year 2004100.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202434189
Build year 2005 (better for its age)98.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202448074
Build year 2006100.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202457642
Build year 2007 (better for its age)98.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202464130
Build year 2008 (better for its age)97.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202462324
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2009 (better for its age)98.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202429122
Build year 2010 (worse for its age)103.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202443632
Build year 2011 (worse for its age)107index vs own age100 = normal2019–202469960
Build year 2012 (worse for its age)105.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202456047
Build year 2013 (worse for its age)105.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202464789
Build year 2014 (worse for its age)102.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202479263
Build year 2015 (better for its age)94.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024136862
Build year 2016 (better for its age)94.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024119239
Build year 2017 (better for its age)96.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202466187
Build year 2018 (better for its age)96.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202446507
Build year 2019 (worse for its age)102.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202429599
Build year 2020 (worse for its age)109.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202419969

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Vauxhall Vivaro MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Vauxhall Vivaro MOT: about £149 (up to about £284 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 183,293).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Vauxhall Vivaro · Expected repair bill · 149.2 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill149.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue183293
Estimated range lower149.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue183293
Estimated range upper283.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue183293
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)57.4GBP expected contribution180price catalogue183293
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)42.3GBP expected contribution150price catalogue183293
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)42.1GBP expected contribution140price catalogue183293
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)7.4GBP expected contribution90price catalogue183293

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Vauxhall Vivaro more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Vauxhall Vivaro and 3 as often or more. The Vauxhall Vivaro has an MOT Risk Index of 151.9, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 183,293).

bar · Vauxhall Vivaro · Vauxhall Vivaro (this model) · 151.9 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Vauxhall Vivaro (this model)151.9index100 = normal2024183293
Volkswagen Transporter105.7index151.92024306287
Vauxhall Combo145.6index151.92024105066
Ford Transit Custom156.9index151.92024143187
Renault Trafic147.6index151.92024108132
Citroen Dispatch152.3index151.9202447069
Ford Transit Connect127.9index151.92024168016
Ford Transit Courier160.7index151.9202427215
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Ford Transit127.2index151.92024293444

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Vauxhall Vivaro normally do?

At age 8, the median Vauxhall Vivaro had covered 89,180 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 64,345 to 121,338 miles (2024, n = 19,174).

line · Vauxhall Vivaro · Age 3 median · 43102 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 43102. Age 19 P75: 180890. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median43102miles202412402
Age 3 P2529362miles202412402
Age 3 P7557635miles202412402
Age 4 median56676miles20249708
Age 4 P2541070miles20249708
Age 4 P7573723miles20249708
Age 5 median65141miles20249449
Age 5 P2546873miles20249449
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7587776miles20249449
Age 6 median72360miles202411240
Age 6 P2551538miles202411240
Age 6 P7599409miles202411240
Age 7 median86430miles202412179
Age 7 P2561926miles202412179
Age 7 P75115998miles202412179
Age 8 median89180miles202419174
Age 8 P2564345miles202419174
Age 8 P75121338miles202419174
Age 9 median105432miles202421610
Age 9 P2580388miles202421610
Age 9 P75135344miles202421610
Age 10 median112906miles202412345
Age 10 P2584360miles202412345
Age 10 P75146593miles202412345
Age 11 median128745miles20249829
Age 11 P2598959miles20249829
Age 11 P75161647miles20249829
Age 12 median134857miles20248397
Age 12 P25104358miles20248397
Age 12 P75168737miles20248397
Age 13 median140714miles202410355
Age 13 P25110745miles202410355
Age 13 P75173309miles202410355
Age 14 median145353miles20246353
Age 14 P25115488miles20246353
Age 14 P75176775miles20246353
Age 15 median145118miles20243939
Age 15 P25114626miles20243939
Age 15 P75177087miles20243939
Age 16 median151955miles20248056
Age 16 P25122426miles20248056
Age 16 P75182466miles20248056
Age 17 median148439miles20248237
Age 17 P25121728miles20248237
Age 17 P75179183miles20248237
Age 18 median150304miles20247114
Age 18 P25122959miles20247114
Age 18 P75179060miles20247114
Age 19 median151344miles20245601
Age 19 P25124153miles20245601
Age 19 P75180890miles20245601

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Vauxhall Vivaro MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 25.5% of Vauxhall Vivaros with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 43.3% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 13,813). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Vauxhall Vivaro · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 20.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles20.6% failed first time20249416
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles27.5% failed first time202413624
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles29.8% failed first time20246068
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles30.7% failed first time20242027
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 415 tests, 95% interval 31.2–40.4%)35.7% failed first time2024415
Age 6–9, <40k miles25.5% failed first time20243801
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles35.6% failed first time202414838
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles40.7% failed first time202418445
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles42.4% failed first time202416749
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles43.3% failed first time202410012
Age 10–14, <40k miles29% failed first time2024572
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles40.6% failed first time20243187
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles50.3% failed first time20248136
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles53.9% failed first time202415028
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles54.1% failed first time202420124
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 22.2–37%)29.1% failed first time2024141
Age 15+, 40-70k miles41.6% failed first time2024772
Age 15+, 70-100k miles52.2% failed first time20243340
Age 15+, 100-140k miles53.8% failed first time202411394
Age 15+, 140k+ miles53.8% failed first time202423785

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Vauxhall Vivaro last?

52.0% of Vauxhall Vivaros tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 21.9% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 553,494).

line · Vauxhall Vivaro · 100,000 miles · 52.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 52.0. 200,000 miles: 5.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles52.0% of tested cars2024553494
150,000 miles21.9% of tested cars2024232508
200,000 miles5.5% of tested cars202458851

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Vauxhall Vivaro driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Vauxhall Vivaro index is 130.3, against 147.3 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 183,293).

slope · Vauxhall Vivaro · Age and mileage adjusted index · 130.3 vs 147.3 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 147.3 vs 130.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index130.3index147.32019–2024183293

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Vivaro fuel fails its MOT less?

All Vauxhall Vivaros tested were diesel: 43.6% failed first time (2024, n = 182,282).

bar · Vauxhall Vivaro · Diesel · 43.6 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel43.6% fail first timeother fuels2024182282

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Vivaro engine is best?

For its age, the best Vauxhall Vivaro engine is the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at index 93.6, and the worst the diesel 1.2–1.5 litre at 107.7, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 183,293).

bar · Vauxhall Vivaro · Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre · 93.6 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre93.6index vs model norm100 = model average2024418796
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 762 tests, 95% interval 87.0–100.4)93.7index vs model norm100 = model average2024762
Diesel over 2.0 litre94.3index vs model norm100 = model average202410026
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre102.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024601209
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre107.7index vs model norm100 = model average202438165

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Vauxhall Vivaro fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Vauxhall Vivaro range from 28.5% in the London SW (SW) postcode area to 57.0% in the Dundee (DD) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Vauxhall Vivaro · Dundee (DD) · 57.0 vs 43.4 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 32%. 53%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD)57.0% fail first time43.420243074
Kirkcaldy (KY)55.5% fail first time43.420245592
Torquay (TQ)55.4% fail first time43.420246736
London SW (SW)28.5% fail first time43.420243989
Enfield (EN)29.3% fail first time43.420246720
London W (W)30.1% fail first time43.420241241
Exeter (EX)53.5% fail first time43.4202416636
Plymouth (PL)53.4% fail first time43.4202413037
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bath (BA)53.3% fail first time43.420249652
Hull (HU)52.6% fail first time43.420247685
Portsmouth (PO)52.4% fail first time43.4202416129
Truro (TR)52.2% fail first time43.420249008
Salisbury (SP)52.0% fail first time43.420245199
Bournemouth (BH)51.4% fail first time43.4202413765
Llandrindod Wells (LD)51% fail first time43.420241245
Dorchester (DT)50.8% fail first time43.420245529
Taunton (TA)50.6% fail first time43.420248909
Brighton (BN)49.6% fail first time43.4202414371
York (YO)49.3% fail first time43.4202411382
Newport (NP)49.0% fail first time43.420248460
Sunderland (SR)48.7% fail first time43.420242419
Stockport (SK)48.5% fail first time43.420247261
Blackpool (FY)48.3% fail first time43.420244925
Lancaster (LA)47.9% fail first time43.420246670
Huddersfield (HD)47.7% fail first time43.420243077
Lincoln (LN)47.7% fail first time43.420249858
Harrogate (HG)47.6% fail first time43.420242864
Aberdeen (AB)47.5% fail first time43.420247462
Bristol (BS)47.3% fail first time43.4202421127
Gloucester (GL)47.0% fail first time43.4202415140
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)46.0% fail first time43.4202413379
Swansea (SA)46.0% fail first time43.4202420249
Inverness (IV)45.8% fail first time43.420244186
Cardiff (CF)45.5% fail first time43.4202418313
Worcester (WR)45.5% fail first time43.420246078
Falkirk (FK)45.1% fail first time43.420244026
Paisley (PA)45.0% fail first time43.420244515
Norwich (NR)45% fail first time43.4202417374
Walsall (WS)45.0% fail first time43.420248520
Oxford (OX)44.8% fail first time43.4202410730
Perth (PH)44.7% fail first time43.420242857
Shrewsbury (SY)44.5% fail first time43.4202410649
Peterborough (PE)44.4% fail first time43.4202424132
Carlisle (CA)44.3% fail first time43.420246821
Edinburgh (EH)44.2% fail first time43.4202411778
Crewe (CW)43.8% fail first time43.420245371
Telford (TF)43.8% fail first time43.420245146
Northampton (NN)43.7% fail first time43.4202416430
Canterbury (CT)43.7% fail first time43.420248282
Southampton (SO)43.6% fail first time43.4202413867
Dudley (DY)43.5% fail first time43.420249537
Colchester (CO)43.5% fail first time43.420249331
Wigan (WN)43.5% fail first time43.420244181
Darlington (DL)43.4% fail first time43.420247559
Swindon (SN)43.4% fail first time43.4202410627
Galashiels (TD)43.4% fail first time43.420242097
Tonbridge (TN)43.2% fail first time43.4202414647
Doncaster (DN)43.2% fail first time43.4202418421
Halifax (HX)43.2% fail first time43.420242562
Chester (CH)43.1% fail first time43.4202414059
Preston (PR)42.9% fail first time43.420249019
Bolton (BL)42.9% fail first time43.420246932
Llandudno (LL)42.8% fail first time43.4202415779
Hereford (HR)42.5% fail first time43.420244287
Motherwell (ML)42.4% fail first time43.420244991
Leeds (LS)42.4% fail first time43.4202411497
Oldham (OL)42.2% fail first time43.420246286
Wolverhampton (WV)42.2% fail first time43.420247057
Guildford (GU)42.2% fail first time43.4202410813
Nottingham (NG)42.1% fail first time43.4202427800
Lerwick (ZE)42.1% fail first time43.42024985
Cambridge (CB)42.0% fail first time43.420247277
Outer Hebrides (HS)42.0% fail first time43.42024798
Redhill (RH)42.0% fail first time43.420248031
Stevenage (SG)41.8% fail first time43.420247818
Cleveland (TS)41.8% fail first time43.420249488
St Albans (AL)41.6% fail first time43.420242989
Milton Keynes (MK)41.6% fail first time43.4202410864
Bradford (BD)41.6% fail first time43.420246724
Derby (DE)41.5% fail first time43.4202417830
Wakefield (WF)41.3% fail first time43.420248487
Newcastle (NE)41.0% fail first time43.4202414098
Warrington (WA)41.0% fail first time43.420248970
Ipswich (IP)40.9% fail first time43.4202413693
Kilmarnock (KA)40.5% fail first time43.420245832
Glasgow (G)40.3% fail first time43.4202414333
Leicester (LE)40.2% fail first time43.4202418448
Medway (ME)39.3% fail first time43.4202411321
Coventry (CV)39.2% fail first time43.4202411749
Birmingham (B)39.1% fail first time43.4202428886
Kingston upon Thames (KT)39.1% fail first time43.420245102
Hemel Hempstead (HP)39.0% fail first time43.420248732
Dumfries (DG)39.0% fail first time43.420243953
Blackburn (BB)38.9% fail first time43.420247606
Reading (RG)38.9% fail first time43.4202413060
Sheffield (S)38.5% fail first time43.4202425836
Manchester (M)38.5% fail first time43.4202414573
Watford (WD)38.3% fail first time43.420243847
Bromley (BR)37.5% fail first time43.420242306
Durham (DH)37.5% fail first time43.420243909
Kirkwall (KW)37.2% fail first time43.420241259
Liverpool (L)36.9% fail first time43.420249871
Chelmsford (CM)36.3% fail first time43.4202414320
Sutton (SM)36.0% fail first time43.420242169
Croydon (CR)36.0% fail first time43.420245635
London NW (NW)35.6% fail first time43.420243984
Southend-on-Sea (SS)35.4% fail first time43.4202410487
London N (N)35.3% fail first time43.420245299
Harrow (HA)35.3% fail first time43.420244326
Luton (LU)33.9% fail first time43.420248980
Twickenham (TW)32.9% fail first time43.420245332
London E (E)32.8% fail first time43.420245766
London SE (SE)32.8% fail first time43.420245675
Uxbridge (UB)32.5% fail first time43.420245853
Romford (RM)32.5% fail first time43.420247129
Slough (SL)31.9% fail first time43.420245525
Dartford (DA)31.6% fail first time43.420248879
Ilford (IG)31.5% fail first time43.420243189

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Vauxhall Vivaro rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Vauxhall Vivaro MOTs record corrosion failures at 4.9 times the national rate: 3.76% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 183,105).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Vauxhall Vivaro · Salt belt susceptibility · 4.9 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 4.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility4.9ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers183105

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Vauxhall Vivaro ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 45.7% of Vauxhall Vivaros tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific van with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Vauxhall Vivaro · Likely compliant · 45.7 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant45.7% estimate2024183293

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Vauxhall Vivaro?

Of failed Vauxhall Vivaro MOTs, 36.9% were retested the same day and a further 59.4% within 10 days; the median failed van passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 354,642).

bar · Vauxhall Vivaro · Same-day retest · 36.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest36.9%failed initial tests2019–2024354642
Retest within 10 days59.4%failed initial tests2019–2024354642
Clean MOT streak26.6%observed chains2019–2024191399
Repeat advisory37.4%observed chains2019–2024191399
Decreasing odometer1.4% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–2024211406

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Vauxhall Vivaro?

Vauxhall Vivaros aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 27.6% of tests, against 42.9% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 27,122).

bullet · Vauxhall Vivaro · Low-use first-time failure · 27.6 vs 42.9 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 27.6 vs 42.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure27.6%42.92019–202427122
Low-use gap-15.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–202427122

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Vauxhall Vivaro likely to last?

Vauxhall Vivaros tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 7.4 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Vauxhall Vivaro · Age 5 · 9.3 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 59.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 86.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 107.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 125.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)2.9years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Vivaros are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Vauxhall Vivaros tested at ages 4 to 6, about 16 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 14,802).

line · Vauxhall Vivaro · Age 3 · 90.1 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 90.1. Age 19: 16.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 390.1% of age 4–6 baseline202481324
Age 498% of age 4–6 baseline202488415
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202490657
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202491655
Age 798.8% of age 4–6 baseline202489179
Age 897.7% of age 4–6 baseline202488201
Age 983% of age 4–6 baseline202474930
Age 1063.5% of age 4–6 baseline202457276
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1162% of age 4–6 baseline202455919
Age 1262.2% of age 4–6 baseline202456116
Age 1362.7% of age 4–6 baseline202456620
Age 1459.3% of age 4–6 baseline202453495
Age 1556.1% of age 4–6 baseline202450592
Age 1651.2% of age 4–6 baseline202446234
Age 1739.6% of age 4–6 baseline202435760
Age 1826.9% of age 4–6 baseline202424310
Age 1916.4% of age 4–6 baseline202414802

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Vauxhall Vivaro fails, does it fail again?

43.5% of Vauxhall Vivaros that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 36% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 78,145). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 40.3% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Vauxhall Vivaro · Repeat after fail · 43.5 vs 36 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 43.5 vs 36. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail43.5%362019–202478145

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Vivaro faults come together?

On Vauxhall Vivaros, seat belt installation check and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 11.1 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 39).

Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belt installation check + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 7.9–15.2)11.1liftexpected joint rate202439
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 4.5–7.1)5.7liftexpected joint rate202477
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.6liftexpected joint rate2024699
Road Wheels + Tyres4.3liftexpected joint rate2024549
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 3.6–4.8)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024186
Body, chassis, structure + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.6)4.0liftexpected joint rate202435
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belt installation check (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.4)4.0liftexpected joint rate202440
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.9liftexpected joint rate20243647
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.2)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024315
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.4)3.6liftexpected joint rate202490
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.3liftexpected joint rate202413852
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.3liftexpected joint rate20244781
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks3.3liftexpected joint rate2024947
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Visibility (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.6)3.3liftexpected joint rate202434
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.3liftexpected joint rate20244152
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.3liftexpected joint rate202410800
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle3.2liftexpected joint rate20241423
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belt installation check (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.9)3.2liftexpected joint rate202492
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels3.2liftexpected joint rate20241167
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 394 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.4)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024394
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle3.1liftexpected joint rate20243103
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres3.0liftexpected joint rate20241332
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belt installation check (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.7)3.0liftexpected joint rate202420
Brakes + Road Wheels3liftexpected joint rate2024887
Speedometer and speed limiter + Tyres (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.4)3liftexpected joint rate202426
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.8liftexpected joint rate20247683
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.9)2.8liftexpected joint rate202437
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks2.8liftexpected joint rate202421741
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.8liftexpected joint rate202417423
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres2.8liftexpected joint rate20243981
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate20242789
Road Wheels + Suspension2.8liftexpected joint rate20241128
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.7liftexpected joint rate202412594
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.7liftexpected joint rate202426064
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate20247261
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility2.7liftexpected joint rate20248770
Brakes + Buses and coaches supplementary tests (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.9)2.7liftexpected joint rate202428
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.6liftexpected joint rate202472795
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension2.6liftexpected joint rate20243726
Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.4)2.6liftexpected joint rate202452
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering2.6liftexpected joint rate20246524
Road Wheels + Steering2.6liftexpected joint rate2024581
Identification of the vehicle + Steering2.6liftexpected joint rate20241977
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.5liftexpected joint rate202430482
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.3)2.5liftexpected joint rate202451
Steering + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate202458678
Brakes + Suspension2.5liftexpected joint rate202476423
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate202429415
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering2.5liftexpected joint rate202411693
Brakes + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate202423329
Brakes + Steering2.4liftexpected joint rate202440685
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.4liftexpected joint rate202450546
Road Wheels + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate2024709
Speedometer and speed limiter + Steering (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.4)2.4liftexpected joint rate202437
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension2.4liftexpected joint rate202420844
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.4liftexpected joint rate202491860
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.4liftexpected joint rate202431503
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2.4liftexpected joint rate202417071
Seat belt installation check + Visibility (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.1)2.4liftexpected joint rate202454
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Suspension (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.3)2.3liftexpected joint rate202434
Suspension + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate202430271
Steering + Tyres2.3liftexpected joint rate202416480
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate202414077
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate202462035
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.2liftexpected joint rate20249218
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.9)2.2liftexpected joint rate202462
Brakes + Seat belt installation check (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.9)2.2liftexpected joint rate202451
Seat belt installation check + Steering (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 1.5–3.0)2.2liftexpected joint rate202438
Tyres + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate202420068
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate202420016
Seat belt installation check + Tyres (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 1.3–3.2)2.1liftexpected joint rate202421
Brakes + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate202444892
Suspension + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate202456598
Steering + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate202430043
Seat belt installation check + Suspension (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 1.3–2.3)1.8liftexpected joint rate202457
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Body, chassis, structure + Buses and coaches supplementary tests (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Noise, emissions and leaks + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Vauxhall Vivaro had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 48 safety recall campaigns matched to the Vauxhall Vivaro; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched48campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register183293

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Vauxhall Vivaro cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Vauxhall Vivaros tested at age 5, about 28 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 48. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 5 and 6, 5.4 percentage points (2024).

Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 325.3% fail first time202412402
Age 425.8% fail first time20249708
Age 527.9% fail first time20249449
Age 633.3% fail first time202411240
Age 738% fail first time202412179
Age 840.5% fail first time202419174
Age 942.8% fail first time202421610
Age 1048% fail first time202412345
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1151.3% fail first time20249829
Age 1253.7% fail first time20248397
Age 1354.5% fail first time202410355
Age 1456.0% fail first time20246353
Age 1554.2% fail first time20243939
Age 1653.2% fail first time20248056
Age 1754.0% fail first time20248237
Age 1854.9% fail first time20247114
Age 1951.8% fail first time20245601

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Vauxhall Vivaro fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 54.6% of Vauxhall Vivaros failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all vehicles there (2024 by country, n = 3,664 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway and the Netherlands the Vauxhall Vivaro also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Vauxhall Vivaro · Norway (as the Opel Vivaro) · 45 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway (as the Opel Vivaro): 45 vs 33.7. Netherlands: 54.6 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway (as the Opel Vivaro)45% failed33.72024 by country1051
Netherlands54.6% failed50.82024 by country3664

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Vauxhall Vivaro MOT matter?

Vauxhall Vivaros fail first time most in February (44.4%, against 30.0% for all vehicles that month) and least in June (41.5%) (2024, n = 183,293).

line · Vauxhall Vivaro · January · 44.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 44.4. December: 42.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Vivaro: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January44.4% fail first time31.12024102538
February44.4% fail first time30.0202488305
March42.5% fail first time28.32024105007
April43.3% fail first time29.8202465681
May42.3% fail first time28.8202470380
June41.5% fail first time28.1202478850
July42.8% fail first time29.3202480250
August42.9% fail first time29.2202479631
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September42.0% fail first time28.22024101672
October44.1% fail first time30.32024112749
November43.9% fail first time30.62024107278
December42.1% fail first time29.3202478286

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Vauxhall Vivaro? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 183,293 initial Vauxhall Vivaro tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What do owners complain about? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 183,293 initial Vauxhall Vivaro tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 183,293 initial Vauxhall Vivaro tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 183,293 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Vauxhall Vivaro MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/vauxhall-vivaro/

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Vauxhall Vivaro MOT: quick answers

What is the Vauxhall Vivaro first-time MOT pass rate?

56.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (183,293 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 183,293 primary tests: 43.43% failed first time and 63.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 151.9 is shown separately.