Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S Auto
From 444 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 19 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 | 19 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| wiper blade defective | 10 |
| audible warning inoperative | 3 |
| emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective | 2 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.4% of failures are serious: 39.4% 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 £65.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 80.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vivaro Life Elite S/S Autos tested had between 21,456 and 39,859 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,494 median miles, the Vivaro Life Elite S/S Auto has 0.067 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 Elite S/S Auto MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S Auto has a 79.7% MOT pass rate based on 444 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S Auto is 30,494 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,456 and 39,859 miles.
Buying a used Vivaro Life Elite S/S Auto?
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 79.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £65 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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