Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Results

Registered in 2004
44.3% pass rate
from 6,170 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2004 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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vivaro is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 14% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 12% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Suspension arm (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 10% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (38% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (74% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (29% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Springs
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs (51% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring (52% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
      • 0.065% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (90% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (87% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (40% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint (93% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.65% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Sub-frame (75% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.88% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.065% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.19% fail on Axles
      • 0.16% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Axle
    • 0.097% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 7.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (24% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.16% fail on Dipswitch (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.097% fail on Headlamp levelling device (81% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Hazard warning (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Horn (43% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.081% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.032% fail on Battery(ies) (95% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators (43% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type (43% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (31% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Switch
    • 0.50% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.44% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.065% fail on Switch
    • 0.50% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.081% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.032% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 24% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 16% fail on Brake performance (43% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (93% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (96% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 6.2% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 5.5% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.52% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
          • 0.081% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.081% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.065% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (95% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (96% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.049% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (86% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake discs (92% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Lever (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.032% fail on Rod (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (98% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (100% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.88% fail on Parking brake control (51% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.88% fail on Lever (52% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Flexible brake hoses (77% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal (60% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (160% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.23% fail on Load sensing valves (78% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.097% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.049% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (86% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
  • 16% fail on Visibility (53% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 11% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.94% fail on View to rear (46% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.94% fail on Mirrors (47% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.52% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.016% fail on Window
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
  • 14% fail on Steering (93% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.049% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
        • 0.032% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.032% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.016% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
      • 0.016% fail on Steering box
    • 0.65% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Operation
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.081% fail on Pump
      • 0.016% fail on Rams
    • 0.29% fail on Steering play
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.28% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.065% fail on Steering column
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (37% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts (30% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Joints (30% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts (80% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
      • 0.032% fail on Belts (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (27% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (26% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis (23% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition (24% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (64% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system (51% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.71% fail on Tank (200% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.032% fail on Hose
    • 0.58% fail on Body (35% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Other body component
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
      • 0.016% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.57% fail on Engine mounting (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.47% fail on Engine mounting condition (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.097% fail on Bracket
    • 0.39% fail on Doors (49% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.097% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
        • 0.016% fail on Hinge
      • 0.11% fail on Other passenger's door (68% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition (66% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.065% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.11% fail on Carrier
      • 0.049% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.097% fail on Cabs (74% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.081% fail on Prescribed areas (74% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Steps
    • 0.032% fail on Load security
      • 0.032% fail on Loading door
    • 0.032% fail on Floor
    • 0.032% fail on Passenger compartment
    • 0.016% fail on Towbar
      • 0.016% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (17% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (20% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on Size/type (70% worse than other 2004 vans)
  • 5.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (25% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (60% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas (92% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.081% fail on Requirements
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag (190% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 3.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (19% better than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2004 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition (24% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (27% better than other 2004 vans)
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.097% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.065% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.032% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.55% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.99% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.097% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.049% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (3 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.032% fail on Condition
  • 0.081% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.081% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.049% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.049% fail on Doors
      • 0.049% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  • 0.049% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.049% fail on Anchorages