Based on 5,977 MOT tests from 526 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. The figures below describe that VehicleScore® sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are not a claim that every VAUXHALL VIVARO has the same fault.
VAUXHALL VIVARO's have a slightly over average reliability rating of 506/999. The score was calculated from the average of every VAUXHALL VIVARO that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2019 | 796/999Very good | 83,190 miles | 1,380 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2018 | 679/999Good | 80,249 miles | 6,943 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2016 | 592/999Above average | 82,439 miles | 17,172 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2014 | 553/999Above average | 83,475 miles | 17,253 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2013 | 501/999Above average | 83,892 miles | 16,430 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2010 | 396/999Fair | 88,324 miles | 5,700 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2009 | 357/999Fair | 84,949 miles | 4,184 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2003 | 335/999Fair | 85,778 miles | 4,301 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2002 | 347/999Fair | 86,502 miles | 3,199 vehicles |
Based on 5,977 MOT tests from 526 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.
Vehicles
526
MOT tests
5,977
Pass rate
69.9%
Median mileage
116,772 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every VAUXHALL VIVARO has the same fault. The median VehicleScore® in this sample is 601 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 887 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 303 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record play or damage at a track rod or track rod end.
What to inspect
Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (B) (I))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 287 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 264 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.
What to inspect
Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 232 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 179 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (C))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 179 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.
What to inspect
Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.4.2 (A) (I))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 110 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.
What to inspect
Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED OR BROKEN (5.3.1 (B) (I))
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore® has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 | — | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | — | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 | — | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2023 | 14 | 14 | 85.7% | Brake disc wear, Tyre wear |
| 2022 | 24 | 59 | 76.3% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2021 | 8 | 30 | 76.7% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2020 | 34 | 160 | 80% | Tyre wear, Oil leak |
| 2019 | 22 | 135 | 74.8% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2018 | 42 | 322 | 75.2% | Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues |
| 2017 | 33 | 340 | 69.7% | Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues |
| 2016 | 46 | 487 | 73.3% | Tyre wear, Anti-roll bar issues |
| 2015 | 50 | 577 | 72.8% | Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues |
| 2014 | 39 | 521 | 68.7% | Tyre wear, Track rod wear |
| 2013 | 34 | 524 | 67.6% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2012 | 29 | 450 | 72.7% | Tyre wear, Ball joint wear |
| 2011 | 21 | 388 | 63.4% | Tyre wear, Corrosion |
| 2010 | 13 | 244 | 69.7% | Tyre wear, Corrosion |
| 2009 | 7 | 145 | 67.6% | Tyre wear, Lamp and bulb faults |
| 2008 | 13 | 265 | 70.2% | Tyre wear, Track rod wear |
| 2007 | 14 | 327 | 66.7% | Corrosion, Oil leak |
| 2006 | 11 | 299 | 64.2% | Corrosion, Track rod wear |
| 2005 | 11 | 298 | 64.4% | Tyre wear, Track rod wear |
| 2004 | 7 | 192 | 70.3% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore® sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Track rod wear. Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Common problems tell you what can affect VAUXHALL VIVAROs generally. VehicleScore® can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore® analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.