2010 Vauxhall Vivaro · 23,321 MOT tests
2010 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2010 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 54.5% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Vivaro years (23,321 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 54.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 141,590
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,321
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 14.2% of tests fail here (284% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.5%
- Suspension27%
- Brakes23.6%
- Steering14.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.6%
- Body, chassis and structure9.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.52%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.22%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 8.11%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.66%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.48%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.4%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (22%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.58%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.92%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.64%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2010 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 54.5% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Vivaro years (23,321 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.52% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.22% of tests), position lamp not working (8.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 141,590 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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