2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

12,606 MOT tests in 2024. 61.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time61.8%
Failed or needed repairs38.2%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,606 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.6%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.6%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    585 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    343 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.4%
  2. Lights & electrics13.7%
  3. Steering12.4%
  4. Brakes9.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.6%
  6. Tyres5.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  8. Body & chassis2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.8%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.4%

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 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 61.8% of 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,606 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).