Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S
From 1,681 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/Ss fare better: 2021 models pass at 79% vs 76.3% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 76 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 76 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 45 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 22 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 21 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 18 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 33.8% of Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £66.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 76.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 85% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/Ss tested had between 31,127 and 65,653 miles on the clock.
At 50,770 median miles, the Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S has a 78.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,681 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 76 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S is 50,770 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,127 and 65,653 miles.
Buying a used Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/S?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £66 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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