Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Results

Registered in 2003
43.4% pass rate
from 3,450 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2003 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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vivaro is unusually good or bad.

  • 29% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 11% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.43% fail on Suspension arm (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.0% fail on Springs (33% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (76% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (37% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.3% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Other suspension component (94% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames (79% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (86% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint (9 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.17% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.058% fail on Axle
    • 0.087% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 26% fail on Brakes (36% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 19% fail on Brake performance (54% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 6.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (28% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (35% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.058% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.7% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 5.1% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.41% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 7.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake discs (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.9% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
        • 0.029% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.029% fail on Pivot
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.99% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.93% fail on Flexible brake hoses (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.67% fail on Lever
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal (63% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.087% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.029% fail on Servos
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.029% fail on Valves
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.087% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.058% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
        • 0.029% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
    • 0.058% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.029% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.029% fail on Servos
  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (21% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.32% fail on Dipswitch (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp levelling device (87% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Matched pair (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.2% fail on Hazard warning (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.058% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators (23% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type (23% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Horn
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.087% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.058% fail on Battery(ies) (92% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.84% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.43% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.41% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on Rear reflectors (87% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.087% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.058% fail on Reversing lamps (20 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Reversing lamps (20 times worse than other 2003 vans)
  • 16% fail on Visibility (51% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 12% fail on Washers (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.84% fail on View to rear
      • 0.84% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.58% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.58% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.087% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
  • 14% fail on Steering (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 12% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.087% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.087% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.058% fail on Other components
        • 0.058% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.93% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.58% fail on Steering play (82% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Steering box
    • 0.55% fail on Power steering
      • 0.41% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pump
      • 0.058% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.058% fail on Other components
    • 0.49% fail on Steering wheel (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.058% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.058% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.029% fail on Motorcycle derived steering systems
      • 0.029% fail on Head bearings
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (19% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Transmission
      • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.029% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts (75% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (25% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (24% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Chassis
      • 2.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.67% fail on Tank (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.087% fail on Pipe
      • 0.058% fail on System
    • 0.52% fail on Engine mounting (160% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.41% fail on Engine mounting condition (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Bracket
    • 0.49% fail on Seats
      • 0.41% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.087% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.41% fail on Body (53% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Other body component
      • 0.058% fail on Panel (83% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.029% fail on Body condition
      • 0.029% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Doors (70% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.087% fail on Other passenger's door (78% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Catch
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's door (81% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
        • 0.029% fail on Hinge
    • 0.20% fail on Cabs
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.12% fail on Carrier
    • 0.087% fail on Undertray
    • 0.058% fail on Towbar
      • 0.029% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.029% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.058% fail on Load security
      • 0.029% fail on Loading door
      • 0.029% fail on Access panel
  • 7.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (55% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Requirements
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment
      • 0.029% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.087% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.029% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.55% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.64% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (95% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.058% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.058% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.058% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.58% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.058% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.029% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.029% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.058% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle (57% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates (59% worse than other 2003 vans)
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.058% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.12% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.058% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.058% fail on Anchorages