2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

727 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test155,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 727 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements10.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.1%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.3%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.4%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side6.3%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.1%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value5.1%
    48 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes55.7%
  2. Lights & electrics55.3%
  3. Suspension37.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)15.8%
  5. Body & chassis14.4%
  6. Steering10.9%
  7. Tyres7.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags7.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine28.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened22.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 727 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).