2021 Vauxhall Vivaro · 4,435 MOT tests
2021 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2021 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 25.9% of first MOT tests, 65% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 Vivaro years (4,435 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 25.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 65% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 46,851
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,435
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 11.5% of tests fail here (172% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10%
- Brakes6.6%
- Tyres4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Suspension0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.57%
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 3.34%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.39%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.56%
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 1.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (9.06%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.49%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.98%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.68%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.64%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.41%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2021 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 25.9% of first MOT tests, 65% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 20 Vivaro years (4,435 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.57% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.34% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 46,851 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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