Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S
From 4,781 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/Ss fare better: 2021 models pass at 81% vs 74.4% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 188 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 188 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 180 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 111 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 80 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 68 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 53 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 41 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 41 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 38 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 36 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.2% of failures are serious: 35.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £69.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 79% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 74.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/Ss tested had between 28,750 and 60,449 miles on the clock.
At 47,493 median miles, the Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S has 0.044 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 Sportive S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S has a 79.3% MOT pass rate based on 4,781 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 188 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S is 47,493 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,750 and 60,449 miles.
Buying a used Vivaro 2700 Sportive 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 79.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £69 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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