2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

12,681 MOT tests in 2024. 51.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time51.8%
Failed or needed repairs48.2%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,681 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play13.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.6%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    577 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension30.6%
  2. Lights & electrics29.6%
  3. Brakes22.9%
  4. Steering17.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.6%
  7. Body & chassis7.0%
  8. Tyres6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.4%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 51.8% of 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,681 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).