Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Results

Registered in 2002
45.5% pass rate
from 1,342 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2002 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2002 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vivaro is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (93% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 9.7% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.4% fail on Springs (53% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs (200% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (37% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Wheel bearings (61% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.4% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.075% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.89% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.67% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (23 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.075% fail on Axles
      • 0.075% fail on Axle
  • 26% fail on Brakes (36% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 20% fail on Brake performance (61% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 13% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 7.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (47% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 7.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance (86% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.3% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
          • 0.37% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (120% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (90% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (92% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.075% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.8% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (180% worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Lever
        • 0.075% fail on Pivot
    • 5.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.89% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.89% fail on Lever
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.60% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (160% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.30% fail on Valves
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.075% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.075% fail on Additional braking device
  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.6% fail on Headlamps (52% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp (62% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Hazard warning (8 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.30% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.075% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.67% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.15% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.22% fail on Main beam tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Visibility (59% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 11% fail on Washers (150% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 6.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.75% fail on View to rear
      • 0.75% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.30% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.30% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Transmission
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.30% fail on Prop shafts (74% better than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints
      • 0.075% fail on Belts
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.97% fail on Body
      • 0.52% fail on Other body component
      • 0.45% fail on Panel
    • 0.89% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Tank
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on System
      • 0.075% fail on Hose
    • 0.75% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Engine mounting condition (5 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Seats
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.37% fail on Doors (66% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
      • 0.075% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Load security
      • 0.30% fail on Loading door (4 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Cabs
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.075% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.075% fail on Floor
    • 0.075% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.075% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.075% fail on Undertray
  • 12% fail on Steering (87% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 10% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.82% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.075% fail on Operation
    • 0.75% fail on Power steering
      • 0.37% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.15% fail on Pump
      • 0.075% fail on Other components
    • 0.30% fail on Steering column (8 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering wheel (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering play
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (31% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.75% fail on Size/type (140% worse than other 2002 vans)
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas (90% better than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment
      • 0.075% fail on Requirements
    • 0.075% fail on Airbags
      • 0.075% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2002 vans)
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.075% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.075% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.075% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.075% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.75% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2002 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Transmission oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2002 vans)
      • 0.075% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.75% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.22% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.22% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.075% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.075% fail on Belt(s)/padding