2014 Vauxhall Vivaro · 44,476 MOT tests
2014 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2014 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 Vivaro years (44,476 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 45.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 46% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 106,177
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,476
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 15% of tests fail here (588% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.6%
- Lights and electrics19.4%
- Steering15%
- Brakes12.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
- Tyres5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 11.88%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 5.73%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.71%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.66%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.65%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.59%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.81%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.29%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.65%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.77%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
The full picture: Vauxhall Vivaro reliability. Before you pay for any Vauxhall Vivaro, a Full Check (£9.99) shows finance, stolen and write-off records the MOT can't.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2014 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 45.2% of first MOT tests, 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 20 Vivaro years (44,476 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (11.88% of tests), position lamp not working (5.73% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 106,177 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Check a 2014 Vauxhall Vivaro free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.