2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

9,968 MOT tests in 2024. 74.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time74.4%
Failed or needed repairs25.6%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,968 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively8.7%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    444 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    177 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.1%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  3. Brakes7.3%
  4. Tyres4.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Suspension1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.6%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 74.4% of 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,968 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).