Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Results

Registered in 2007
45.4% pass rate
from 11,529 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2007 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 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vivaro is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (70% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 10% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0087% fail on Suspension arm
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (64% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (71% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (61% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage (50% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.052% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Springs
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (69% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring (66% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (33% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers (34% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames (160% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0087% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.90% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (49% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.63% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (82% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods (110% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.026% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Axles
      • 0.017% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.0087% fail on Axle
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 7.9% fail on Stop lamp (27% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 7.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (46% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.095% fail on Dipswitch (170% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0087% fail on Switch
    • 2.4% fail on Hazard warning (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators (34% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type (34% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators (21% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.095% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.043% fail on Switch
    • 0.97% fail on Electrical equipment (29% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Horn
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.052% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.026% fail on Battery(ies) (93% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.44% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.043% fail on Switch
      • 0.017% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.43% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.10% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.087% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.017% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0087% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0087% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 24% fail on Brakes (33% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (36% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0087% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0087% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 5.7% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 5.1% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.37% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (79% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.095% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0087% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0087% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.84% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance (28% better than other 2007 vans)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.0087% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (44% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (53% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (54% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.0087% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.6% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (200% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Lever (100% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Linkage
        • 0.043% fail on Pivot
        • 0.017% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0087% fail on Clevis joint
    • 3.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (99% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.061% fail on Electronic stability control (84% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.72% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever (74% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.69% fail on Lever
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses (88% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0087% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.043% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0087% fail on Servos
      • 0.0087% fail on Valves
    • 0.017% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (82% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.0087% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0087% fail on Operation
    • 0.0087% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0087% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 14% fail on Steering (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 13% fail on Steering linkage components (180% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 13% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (50% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0087% fail on Other components
        • 0.0087% fail on Steering component
    • 0.78% fail on Steering gear (25% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack (26% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Operation
      • 0.0087% fail on Steering box
    • 0.58% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Other components (50% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.10% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.043% fail on Pump
      • 0.035% fail on Rams
    • 0.30% fail on Steering play (65% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack (82% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.069% fail on Steering column
    • 0.043% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.043% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.035% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0087% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.0087% fail on Motorcycle derived steering systems
      • 0.0087% fail on Head bearings
  • 12% fail on Visibility (19% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Washers (24% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (23% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.90% fail on View to rear
      • 0.89% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0087% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.39% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.39% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.026% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.42% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission (44% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts (33% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Joints (32% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.0087% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.061% fail on Prop shafts (93% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.061% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.017% fail on Belts
    • 0.60% fail on Engine mounting (190% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Engine mounting condition (190% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Tank (77% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.043% fail on Pipe
      • 0.035% fail on System
    • 0.50% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure (76% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (77% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.026% fail on Strengthening plate (11 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Body (30% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Other body component
      • 0.078% fail on Panel (64% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.0087% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0087% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.44% fail on Doors (34% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
        • 0.017% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0087% fail on Catch
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door (47% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition (46% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.35% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Driver's seat (64% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.052% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.29% fail on Chassis (78% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Chassis condition (77% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.087% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.061% fail on Carrier
      • 0.035% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.035% fail on Towbar
      • 0.017% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0087% fail on Coupling
      • 0.0087% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
    • 0.026% fail on Load security
      • 0.017% fail on Loading door
      • 0.0087% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0087% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.017% fail on Cabs (91% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.0087% fail on Steps
      • 0.0087% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.0087% fail on Floor
    • 0.0087% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0087% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (34% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Requirements
      • 0.061% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0087% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag (120% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 0.0087% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% better than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (28% better than other 2007 vans)
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition (33% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (62% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested (53% better than other 2007 vans)
        • 0.061% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.043% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0087% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0087% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0087% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.60% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.052% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0087% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0087% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0087% fail on Undertray
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.026% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.095% fail on Condition
    • 0.0087% fail on Hubs
  • 0.026% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.026% fail on Speedometer