2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

8,070 MOT tests in 2024. 46.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time46.7%
Failed or needed repairs53.3%
Typical mileage at test152,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,070 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.7%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.6%
  5. Position lamp: not working6.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.7%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.6%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.2%
    396 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes45.6%
  2. Lights & electrics41.4%
  3. Suspension39.4%
  4. Steering14.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.8%
  6. Body & chassis9.9%
  7. Tyres8.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)9.3%

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 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 46.7% of 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,070 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).