2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT pass rate and common faults

11,908 MOT tests in 2024. 66.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time66.9%
Failed or needed repairs33.1%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,908 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.6%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    603 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    313 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.3%
  2. Lights & electrics12.7%
  3. Brakes8.9%
  4. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  5. Steering6.7%
  6. Tyres5.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  8. Body & chassis1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro?

In 2024, 66.9% of 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,908 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro?

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

Is the 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).