Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Results

Registered in 2011
45.1% pass rate
from 12,209 tests in 2021
(29% worse than other 2011 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 2011 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vivaro is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (50% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (140% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 10% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Pins and bushes (44% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (37% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (66% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (68% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0082% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0082% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Springs (20% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs (17% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring (15% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.082% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.0082% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Wheel bearings (74% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component (160% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.70% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.47% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.41% fail on Axles (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Axle
      • 0.0082% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0082% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.041% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2011 vans)
  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 7.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (45% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp (13% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0082% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0082% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Hazard warning (6 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (17% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (17% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (17% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.0082% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment (26% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Horn (64% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.033% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0082% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.83% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.83% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.58% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.041% fail on All direction indicators (69% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.033% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0082% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.38% fail on Rear reflectors (47% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.033% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.025% fail on Main beam tell-tale (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.0082% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 20% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (76% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 9.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 9.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.041% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.066% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.89% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0082% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (21% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (21% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.0082% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (19% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (19% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.0082% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.3% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.041% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0082% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0082% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 5.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (59% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.00% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic stability control (93% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever (96% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal (44% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.54% fail on Flexible brake hoses (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0082% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0082% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0082% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0082% fail on Servos
    • 0.0082% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0082% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0082% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 15% fail on Steering (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 15% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 14% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (63% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0082% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0082% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0082% fail on Other components
        • 0.0082% fail on Steering component
    • 0.26% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (38% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
      • 0.0082% fail on Steering box
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering (54% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Operation
      • 0.041% fail on Pipes and hoses (70% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Other components
      • 0.0082% fail on Rams
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.049% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.016% fail on Steering column
    • 0.016% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0082% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.0082% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0082% fail on Steering shaft
  • 10% fail on Visibility (25% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers (29% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (36% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.61% fail on View to rear
      • 0.60% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.016% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.48% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.47% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0082% fail on Window
    • 0.098% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.025% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 7.7% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 7.5% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 7.4% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0082% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.24% fail on Prop shafts (40% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.082% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.066% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
        • 0.0082% fail on Hinge
      • 0.074% fail on Front passenger's door (55% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
    • 0.33% fail on Seats
      • 0.25% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.090% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
      • 0.041% fail on Panel
      • 0.0082% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Fuel system (65% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (51% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Tank (63% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.0082% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0082% fail on System
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.082% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.041% fail on Chassis (83% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.033% fail on Chassis condition (86% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.0082% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.041% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.041% fail on Carrier
    • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0082% fail on Bracket
    • 0.025% fail on Towbar
      • 0.025% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.016% fail on Load security
      • 0.016% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0082% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0082% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0082% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0082% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.34% fail on Size/type (82% worse than other 2011 vans)
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (17% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (20% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 4.5% fail on Compression ignition (21% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (49% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0082% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0082% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0082% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.93% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.016% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.0082% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks (35% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.066% fail on Noise suppression (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.066% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.99% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.84% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.77% fail on Condition
      • 0.041% fail on Requirements
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0082% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.082% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.0082% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.96% fail on Identification of the vehicle (41% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on Registration plates (41% worse than other 2011 vans)
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.16% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0082% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0082% fail on Speedometer