2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

3,924 MOT tests in 2024. 45.9% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time45.9%
Failed or needed repairs54.1%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,924 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.1%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.0%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.6%
  10. Stop lamp: not working4.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes44.5%
  2. Lights & electrics43.6%
  3. Suspension40.6%
  4. Steering15.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.8%
  6. Body & chassis10.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  8. Tyres7.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%

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 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 45.9% of 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,924 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 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 2009 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).