2019 Vauxhall Vivaro · 27,134 MOT tests
2019 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2019 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 26.4% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Vivaro years (27,134 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 26.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 58,527
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,134
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.3% of tests fail here (260% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.9%
- Brakes6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Suspension5.8%
- Tyres4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Steering1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.41%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.15%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.93%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.71%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.68%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.46%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.7%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.1%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.34%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2019 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 26.4% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 20 Vivaro years (27,134 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.41% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.15% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 58,527 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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