2020 Vauxhall Vivaro · 15,490 MOT tests
2020 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2020 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 24.2% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Vivaro years (15,490 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 24.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 54,667
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,490
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 65% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 9.8% of tests fail here (152% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Brakes5.1%
- Tyres3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Suspension1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 6.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.63%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.49%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.5%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.92%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.98%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.51%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.09%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.91%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.26%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2020 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 24.2% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 20 Vivaro years (15,490 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (6.43% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.63% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 54,667 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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