2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

10,515 MOT tests in 2024. 72.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time72.4%
Failed or needed repairs27.6%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,515 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    527 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    264 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.5%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.2%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.6%
  2. Suspension8.0%
  3. Brakes8.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  5. Tyres5.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Steering1.8%
  8. Body & chassis1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.7%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 72.4% of 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,515 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).