2015 Vauxhall Vivaro · 76,706 MOT tests
2015 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2015 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 39.4% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 Vivaro years (76,706 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 39.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 97,582
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 76,706
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 46% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 14.7% of tests fail here (749% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.2%
- Steering14.7%
- Lights and electrics10.7%
- Brakes8.3%
- Tyres5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 11.68%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.15%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 5.75%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.63%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.41%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.82%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.6%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (6.67%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (5.56%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2015 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 39.4% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 20 Vivaro years (76,706 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (11.68% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (6.15% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (5.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 97,582 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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