Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Results

Registered in 2008
47.3% pass rate
from 11,211 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2008 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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vivaro is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (25% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (73% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 9.9% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes (53% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (35% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (44% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (87% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (46% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (64% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage (50% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (29% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (33% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (33% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0089% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings (24% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0089% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component (59% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.73% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.67% fail on Sub-frames (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.098% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.47% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (83% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension rod (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.0089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0089% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
  • 23% fail on Brakes (36% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (49% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0089% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 5.6% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.41% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (95% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.071% fail on Parking brake performance (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.0089% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0089% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0089% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.87% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance (28% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.0089% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0089% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (45% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (25% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (25% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.8% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Lever (91% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.098% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.054% fail on Pivot
        • 0.045% fail on Relay lever (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.018% fail on Brake drums
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (76% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control (88% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control (31% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Lever (32% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever (70% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Flexible brake hoses (95% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.036% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.036% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
    • 0.0089% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0089% fail on Servos
  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 7.9% fail on Stop lamp (27% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 7.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (13% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp levelling device (67% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.018% fail on Switch
      • 0.0089% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0089% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators (18% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type (18% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.045% fail on Switch
    • 1.8% fail on Hazard warning (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.94% fail on Horn
      • 0.098% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.054% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.56% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.49% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.11% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.0089% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.045% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.045% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0089% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0089% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 14% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 13% fail on Steering linkage components (200% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 13% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (67% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.036% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
        • 0.018% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.018% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0089% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.43% fail on Steering gear (50% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack (52% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Operation
    • 0.40% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Operation
      • 0.054% fail on Other components (72% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.045% fail on Pipes and hoses (75% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Pump
      • 0.018% fail on Rams
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.045% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.027% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0089% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0089% fail on Universal joint
  • 11% fail on Visibility (20% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers (30% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Washers (23% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on View to rear (29% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Mirrors (31% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.53% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.52% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0089% fail on Window
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (17% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (18% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (20% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (16% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.52% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (49% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (59% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (54% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.027% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0089% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0089% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 0.62% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.55% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission (42% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts (32% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Joints (32% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0089% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0089% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.062% fail on Prop shafts (91% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.062% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Engine mounting (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.40% fail on Engine mounting condition (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.071% fail on Bracket
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system (33% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.16% fail on Tank
      • 0.027% fail on System
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe (86% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Doors (45% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Catch
        • 0.018% fail on Hinge
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door (59% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (59% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.0089% fail on Catch
    • 0.32% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure (81% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (81% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.0089% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.28% fail on Body (54% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component (51% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Panel
      • 0.0089% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0089% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.054% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Chassis (82% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Chassis condition (82% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.0089% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.062% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.045% fail on Carrier
      • 0.018% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.036% fail on Load security
      • 0.036% fail on Loading door
    • 0.036% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.036% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.036% fail on Cabs (77% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas (72% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.018% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0089% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0089% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0089% fail on Floor
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.00% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Condition
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Prescribed areas (99% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.0089% fail on Requirements
    • 0.062% fail on Airbags
      • 0.062% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (35% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates (35% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.0089% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
  • 0.027% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0089% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0089% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0089% fail on Doors
      • 0.0089% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors