Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Results

Registered in 2009
47.7% pass rate
from 5,168 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 2009 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 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vivaro is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (89% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 9.8% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (36% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (54% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (51% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (87% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (69% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (38% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.058% fail on Mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (44% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.54% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.097% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (60% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.89% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.72% fail on Axles (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Sub-frames (200% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension rods (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Suspension rod (7 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.25% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (86% better than other 2009 vans)
  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 7.7% fail on Stop lamp (25% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.097% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.039% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Hazard warning (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Switch (5 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (31% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type (31% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.039% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.91% fail on Horn
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.077% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.48% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.019% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.019% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.039% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.039% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 21% fail on Brakes (37% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (50% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 4.8% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.45% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (150% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.077% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester (200% worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (22% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.60% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% better than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (23% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (22% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.9% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Lever
        • 0.077% fail on Linkage
        • 0.019% fail on Pivot
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.019% fail on Brake drums
    • 5.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (53% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (42% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (52% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Electronic stability control (80% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.58% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.58% fail on Lever
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.097% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.019% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 14% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 13% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 13% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.058% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.058% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
        • 0.019% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
      • 0.058% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.039% fail on Pump
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
    • 0.33% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.097% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.039% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 11% fail on Visibility (27% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers (51% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Washers (19% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.58% fail on View to rear
      • 0.56% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.019% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.46% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.46% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (24% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (45% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.097% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.039% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.019% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.019% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.058% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.058% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.039% fail on Undertray
      • 0.019% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission
      • 3.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts (81% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 0.52% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.52% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Other body component
      • 0.077% fail on Panel
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.058% fail on Catch (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.097% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.097% fail on Door condition
      • 0.058% fail on Front passenger's door (76% better than other 2009 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition (74% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.058% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.27% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system (58% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.097% fail on Tank
      • 0.077% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.019% fail on Hose
      • 0.019% fail on Pipe
      • 0.019% fail on System
    • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure (85% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (85% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 0.077% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.058% fail on Carrier
      • 0.019% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.077% fail on Load security
      • 0.077% fail on Loading door
    • 0.039% fail on Towbar
      • 0.019% fail on Safety device
      • 0.019% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.039% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.019% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.019% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.039% fail on Undertray
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (29% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (32% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment
      • 0.019% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2009 vans)
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.039% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.039% fail on Anchorages