Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S
From 3,841 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Vivaro 2900 Edition S/Ss fare better: 2021 models pass at 78.2% vs 73.3% for 2019.
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 a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 178 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 | 178 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 112 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 65 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 62 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 55 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 52 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 52 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 48 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 34 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 28 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.9% of Vivaro 2900 Edition 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 £63.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 78.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 79.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 73.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vivaro 2900 Edition S/Ss tested had between 44,173 and 67,363 miles on the clock.
At 55,836 median miles, the Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S has 0.042 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 2900 Edition S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S has a 76.5% MOT pass rate based on 3,841 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 178 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Edition S/S is 55,836 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 44,173 and 67,363 miles.
Buying a used Vivaro 2900 Edition 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 76.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £63 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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