Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Results

Registered in 2001
43.8% pass rate
from 146 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vivaro is unusually good or bad.

  • 33% fail on Suspension (75% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 18% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 15% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Suspension arm (8 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 13% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (9 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (12 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint (12 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (18 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 6.8% fail on Springs
      • 5.5% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.68% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.68% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.68% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 28% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 8.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 8.2% fail on Rbt
          • 6.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.8% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 6.2% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 0.68% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 9.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 5.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.68% fail on Cable
        • 0.68% fail on Linkage
      • 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.1% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.68% fail on Pedal
    • 0.68% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.68% fail on Lever
    • 0.68% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.68% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.68% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (160% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.7% fail on Horn
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.4% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.4% fail on Switch
    • 0.68% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.68% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 16% fail on Visibility
    • 9.6% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on View to rear
      • 1.4% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.68% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.68% fail on Windscreen
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Transmission
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.8% fail on Joints
    • 4.1% fail on Chassis
      • 4.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.1% fail on Engine mounting (14 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Engine mounting condition (16 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Bracket
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.68% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.68% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.68% fail on Tank
    • 0.68% fail on Body
      • 0.68% fail on Other body component
    • 0.68% fail on Doors
      • 0.68% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.68% fail on Door condition
  • 12% fail on Steering
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.68% fail on Other components
        • 0.68% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering
      • 0.68% fail on Pump
    • 0.68% fail on Steering column
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.68% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.68% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.68% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.68% fail on Attachment