Vauxhall Vivaro MOT Results

Registered in 2017
74.2% pass rate
from 19,016 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2017 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 2017 vans and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Vivaro is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Suspension (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (65% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (99% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (55% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (51% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (75% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (75% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (39% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (77% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.021% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0053% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.0053% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (65% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (41% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (23% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.60% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.047% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.011% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0053% fail on Switch
      • 0.0053% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0053% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (43% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.084% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0053% fail on Switch
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps (53% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Reversing lamps (52% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.089% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.032% fail on Horn (68% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket (67% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps (47% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp (48% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.0053% fail on Switch
    • 0.032% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.026% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0053% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.011% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.011% fail on Switch
  • 5.1% fail on Brakes
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (30% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (30% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.042% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.026% fail on Cable
        • 0.016% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (46% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.079% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.084% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.33% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0053% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (45% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal (37% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.021% fail on Parking brake control (92% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Lever (92% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.011% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0053% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.011% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2017 vans)
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (79% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (83% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.084% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (55% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0053% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0053% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0053% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (84% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.0053% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.068% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.032% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (55% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on View to rear (49% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors (45% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.021% fail on Indirect vision devices (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.40% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0053% fail on Window
    • 0.016% fail on Bonnet (73% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.0053% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.3% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0053% fail on Other components
        • 0.0053% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0053% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.021% fail on Power steering (86% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
      • 0.0053% fail on Pump
    • 0.016% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
      • 0.0053% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.011% fail on Steering play
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0053% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0053% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0053% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.98% fail on Body, chassis, structure (33% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Other body component
      • 0.047% fail on Panel
      • 0.0053% fail on Body condition
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers (88% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Doors
      • 0.068% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
        • 0.011% fail on Catch
        • 0.0053% fail on Hinge
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0053% fail on Catch
      • 0.032% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
    • 0.084% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.063% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.011% fail on Tank
      • 0.0053% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0053% fail on System
    • 0.068% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.068% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.058% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.058% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.011% fail on Belts
    • 0.053% fail on Undertray (200% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.026% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.026% fail on Carrier
      • 0.0053% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.016% fail on Seats
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Load security
      • 0.011% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0053% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0053% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0053% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0053% fail on Trikes and quads
      • 0.0053% fail on Footrests
  • 0.60% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.55% fail on Condition
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0053% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0053% fail on Requirements
    • 0.042% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2017 vans)
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.079% fail on Condition
    • 0.026% fail on Attachment (73% better than other 2017 vans)
  • 0.011% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0053% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0053% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0053% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0053% fail on Speedometer