Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Results

Registered in 2015
66.4% pass rate
from 25,684 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2015 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 2015 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vivaro is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 8.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (87% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (30% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Springs (87% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0078% fail on Mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (70% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0078% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (100% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.097% fail on Other suspension component (50% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.078% fail on Suspension rods (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0078% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.066% fail on Sub-frames (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.3% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 9.2% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 9.1% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0078% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0078% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0039% fail on Other components
        • 0.0039% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0039% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0039% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.047% fail on Steering gear (56% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack (61% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.043% fail on Steering play
      • 0.043% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.031% fail on Power steering (85% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
      • 0.0039% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.0039% fail on Other components
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (10% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (73% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (12% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.86% fail on Headlamps (62% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.023% fail on Dipswitch (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0039% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.72% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (27% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp (27% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp (27% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0039% fail on Switch
    • 0.60% fail on Direction indicators (63% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Flashing type (63% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.43% fail on Individual direction indicators (34% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.031% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0039% fail on Switch
    • 0.46% fail on Rear reflectors (84% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0039% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (48% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.078% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.066% fail on Horn (59% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Trailer electrical socket (79% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.027% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.023% fail on Main beam tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes (11% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (50% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 4.0% fail on Brake pads (50% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.039% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (23% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (24% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0039% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.086% fail on Cable
        • 0.035% fail on Lever
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.84% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.62% fail on Rbt (43% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0039% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance (20% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (19% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0078% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0078% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0039% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.71% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.35% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0078% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses (56% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (57% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal (55% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Hand lever (71% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.039% fail on Parking brake control (89% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Lever (89% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.035% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.035% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0078% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (45% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.59% fail on View to rear (30% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.57% fail on Mirrors (30% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.51% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.50% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.012% fail on Window
    • 0.019% fail on Bonnet (76% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.0078% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (18% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (54% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.086% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (83% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.082% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0078% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0078% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0039% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.77% fail on Spark ignition (52% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.086% fail on Fluid leaks (45% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0039% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.058% fail on Noise suppression (200% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (53% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Other body component
      • 0.062% fail on Panel
      • 0.0078% fail on Body condition
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Doors (82% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door (120% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (180% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0078% fail on Catch
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door (77% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.097% fail on Door condition (87% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0078% fail on Catch
        • 0.0039% fail on Hinge
      • 0.070% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.070% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.0078% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0078% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.016% fail on Prop shafts (87% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0039% fail on Belts
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (180% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.097% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.082% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.047% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.016% fail on Pipe
      • 0.012% fail on Tank
      • 0.0039% fail on Hose
      • 0.0039% fail on System
    • 0.039% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.039% fail on Carrier
    • 0.023% fail on Seats (75% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat (77% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0078% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.019% fail on Load security
      • 0.019% fail on Loading door
    • 0.012% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0039% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.0039% fail on Coupling
      • 0.0039% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting (84% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0078% fail on Engine mounting condition (87% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.0039% fail on Bracket
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0039% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0039% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0039% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0039% fail on Chassis condition
  • 0.89% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (22% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.74% fail on Condition (24% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0039% fail on Requirements
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2015 vans)
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle (38% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates (38% worse than other 2015 vans)
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.074% fail on Attachment (46% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.062% fail on Condition
  • 0.016% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.016% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0039% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0039% fail on Steps and stairs
      • 0.0039% fail on Steps
  • 0.0039% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0039% fail on Belt(s)/padding