2017 Vauxhall Vivaro · 43,002 MOT tests
2017 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2017 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 33.5% of first MOT tests, 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Vivaro years (43,002 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 33.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 53% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 77,238
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 43,002
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 47% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8% of tests fail here (861% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.3%
- Lights and electrics9.8%
- Steering8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
- Brakes6.3%
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.16%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 4.15%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.49%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.29%
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 3.21%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.17%
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 (11.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.27%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.1%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.02%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (3.68%)
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 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2017 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 33.5% of first MOT tests, 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 20 Vivaro years (43,002 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.16% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (4.15% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (3.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 77,238 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Check a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.