2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

8,622 MOT tests in 2024. 46.3% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

72Well below average
Passed first time46.3%
Failed or needed repairs53.7%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,622 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 worn9.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.9%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.5%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.9%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.3%
  2. Suspension38.9%
  3. Brakes33.7%
  4. Steering15.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  6. Body & chassis10.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  8. Tyres6.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.4%

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 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 46.3% of 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,622 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 72, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).