2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

8,229 MOT tests in 2024. 46.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time46.0%
Failed or needed repairs54.0%
Typical mileage at test149,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,229 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working6.7%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.8%
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.6%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes45.4%
  2. Lights & electrics44.9%
  3. Suspension42.5%
  4. Steering15.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.0%
  6. Body & chassis11.0%
  7. Tyres7.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine23.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)9.8%

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 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 46.0% of 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,229 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).