Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s car check
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s reliable? We analysed 1,419 real MOT tests across 488 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1499cc
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Not Available
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 174 g/km Band H
- Emission class
- 6am
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £150
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £82.50
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 411 | 80.0% | 21,986 | 31,917 | 51,734 |
| 2021 | 374 | 81.8% | 29,876 | 47,318 | 65,818 |
| 2020 | 554 | 82.3% | 41,472 | 58,068 | 81,177 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s Last?
Based on 488 Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s 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 Life Edition S/s
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.3% MOT pass rate from 554 tests
80.0% MOT pass rate from 411 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.3% across 554 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.0% — 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 Life Edition S/s Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s THIS CAR | 81.5% | 1,419 | 47,519 mi | — 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 |
| Honda Civic I-dtec SE + | 92.5% | 964 | 79,483 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.5% across 1,419 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/s owner drives around 11,811 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.
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.