Vauxhall Vivaro Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Vivaro reliable? We analysed 3,853,716 real MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Vivaro is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include track rod end ball joint has excessive play, suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Vivaro.
Vauxhall Vivaro Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Vivaro. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Vivaro to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Vivaro Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Vivaro Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Vivaro owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Vivaro year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 65 | 76.9% | 39,219 | 48,119 | 64,953 |
| 2021 | 106 | 76.4% | 38,563 | 51,406 | 63,040 |
| 2020 | 520 | 82.1% | 41,414 | 61,138 | 86,266 |
| 2019 | 47,733 | 78.0% | 41,745 | 62,435 | 88,200 |
| 2018 | 125,753 | 77.4% | 43,576 | 64,306 | 90,706 |
| 2017 | 157,657 | 76.2% | 48,386 | 72,647 | 102,543 |
| 2016 | 217,301 | 75.3% | 47,436 | 72,558 | 104,564 |
| 2015 | 281,373 | 74.1% | 56,205 | 82,576 | 114,302 |
| 2014 | 230,401 | 70.4% | 60,071 | 88,981 | 123,707 |
| 2013 | 246,234 | 69.7% | 65,043 | 96,475 | 133,236 |
| 2012 | 202,014 | 67.7% | 69,266 | 102,326 | 139,702 |
| 2011 | 226,859 | 66.5% | 72,325 | 106,219 | 143,207 |
| 2010 | 157,983 | 66.3% | 72,715 | 107,422 | 144,894 |
| 2009 | 118,294 | 67.0% | 70,183 | 106,533 | 144,668 |
| 2008 | 292,405 | 66.7% | 75,840 | 110,885 | 147,939 |
| 2007 | 329,567 | 66.4% | 70,559 | 105,798 | 142,926 |
| 2006 | 326,317 | 66.1% | 70,694 | 106,157 | 143,394 |
| 2005 | 319,250 | 65.8% | 72,408 | 107,499 | 144,730 |
| 2004 | 273,481 | 64.3% | 75,918 | 110,099 | 146,355 |
| 2003 | 183,278 | 64.3% | 79,177 | 113,068 | 148,098 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Vivaro Last?
Based on 280,649 Vauxhall Vivaro vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Vivaro Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Vivaro MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Vivaro
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.1% MOT pass rate from 520 tests
64.1% MOT pass rate from 91,045 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Vivaro is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.1% across 520 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Vivaro Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Vivaro THIS CAR | 68.6% | 3,853,716 | 97,964 mi | 24 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Volkswagen Touran | 74.9% | 1,718,428 | 86,001 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Vivaro trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Vivaro has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.6% across 3,853,716 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Vauxhall Vivaro are track rod end ball joint has excessive play (144,341 recorded failures), suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (70,699), and position lamp(s) not working (68,920). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vauxhall Vivaro owner drives around 8,329 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vauxhall Vivaro models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.