2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

19,413 MOT tests in 2024. 59.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time59.5%
Failed or needed repairs40.5%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 19,413 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play12.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    924 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    727 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.9%
  2. Steering15.1%
  3. Lights & electrics15.0%
  4. Brakes11.5%
  5. Tyres7.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  8. Body & chassis2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.4%

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 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 59.5% of 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 19,413 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 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).