Vauxhall Vivaro-E Life Elite
From 323 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 11 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| lamp likely to become detached | 3 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| lamp showing red light to the front, white light to the rear or has heavily reduced light intensity | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.4% of Vivaro-E Life Elite 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 £58.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vivaro-E Life Elites tested had between 16,571 and 34,502 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,319 median miles, the Vivaro-E Life Elite has 0.068 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-E Life Elite MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Vivaro-E Life Elite has a 84.2% MOT pass rate based on 323 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vivaro-E Life Elite?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Vivaro-E Life Elite is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Vivaro-E Life Elite at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Vivaro-E Life Elite is 23,319 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,571 and 34,502 miles.
Buying a used Vivaro-E Life Elite?
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 84.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £58 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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