2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

10,277 MOT tests in 2024. 48.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

73Well below average
Passed first time48.8%
Failed or needed repairs51.2%
Typical mileage at test129,000

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 play12.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.4%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.4%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  9. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.7%
  2. Suspension36.2%
  3. Brakes30.9%
  4. Steering16.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  6. Body & chassis8.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.9%
  8. Tyres6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.2%

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 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 48.8% of 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,277 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro?

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

Is the 2013 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 73, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).