Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto car check
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto reliable? We analysed 865 real MOT tests across 273 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto 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 Elite S/s Auto.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1997cc
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Not Available
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 145 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- 6am
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £150
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £82.50
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 539 | 82.6% | 24,999 | 34,449 | 49,280 |
| 2020 | 196 | 86.2% | 25,400 | 35,424 | 52,561 |
| 2019 | 64 | 84.4% | 20,105 | 29,324 | 43,511 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto Last?
Based on 273 Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto 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 Elite S/s Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
86.2% MOT pass rate from 196 tests
82.6% MOT pass rate from 539 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.2% across 196 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.6% — 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 Elite S/s Auto 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 Elite S/s Auto THIS CAR | 83.6% | 865 | 35,173 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 |
| Audi SQ5 Vorsprung TDI MHEV QUAT A | 92.3% | 401 | 31,203 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s AutoShould you buy a used Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto?
The Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/s Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.6% across 865 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 Elite S/s Auto 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 Elite S/s Auto owner drives around 8,786 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.