Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/S
From 483 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 9 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 | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.8% of failures are serious: 48.8% 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 £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 85.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vivaro Life Edition S/Ss tested had between 33,861 and 60,878 miles on the clock.
At 41,894 median miles, the Vivaro Life Edition S/S has 0.033 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 Life Edition S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/S has a 86.1% MOT pass rate based on 483 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition S/S is 41,894 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,861 and 60,878 miles.
Buying a used Vivaro Life 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.
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