2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

6,298 MOT tests in 2024. 43.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time43.9%
Failed or needed repairs56.1%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,298 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play12.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.4%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working7.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.3%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.1%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.5%
    317 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension44.1%
  2. Brakes42.9%
  3. Lights & electrics41.7%
  4. Steering15.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.7%
  6. Body & chassis11.6%
  7. Tyres8.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks8.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%

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 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 43.9% of 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,298 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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 suspension.

Is the 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).