Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition Turbo D Ss
From 505 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 18 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 tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 18 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 5 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 46.7% of failures are serious: 39.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.6% 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 £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vivaro Life Edition Turbo D Sss tested had between 20,345 and 48,106 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,711 median miles, the Vivaro Life Edition Turbo D Ss has 0.071 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 Turbo D Ss MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition Turbo D Ss has a 79.6% MOT pass rate based on 505 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition Turbo D Ss?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition Turbo D Ss is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition Turbo D Ss at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Edition Turbo D Ss is 28,711 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,345 and 48,106 miles.
Buying a used Vivaro Life Edition Turbo D Ss?
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 79.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £72 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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