2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

10,277 MOT tests in 2024. 45.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time45.6%
Failed or needed repairs54.4%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,277 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play12.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.6%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.4%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.2%
  10. Stop lamp: not working4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.8%
  2. Suspension41.2%
  3. Brakes40.6%
  4. Steering15.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  6. Body & chassis9.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  8. Tyres7.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%

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 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 45.6% of 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,277 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 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).