Vauxhall Vivaro
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 21 years from 324,776 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
324,776
Best Year
2020 (88%)
Years Covered
21
About the Vauxhall Vivaro
The Vauxhall Vivaro has been tested 324,776 times in 2026 MOT data across 21 model years (2001 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 110 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VAUXHALL VIVAROs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 157,483 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 45,587 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Vivaro is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Vauxhall models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2021 detailsHow reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
Vauxhall Vivaro by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72% | 46 | 45,587 mi | |
| 2020 | 88% | 110 | 64,426 mi | |
| 2019 | 80% | 10,390 | 73,912 mi | |
| 2018 | 78% | 21,445 | 80,253 mi | |
| 2017 | 75% | 23,658 | 92,795 mi | |
| 2016 | 75% | 36,778 | 98,379 mi | |
| 2015 | 74% | 43,156 | 111,832 mi | |
| 2014 | 72% | 25,467 | 120,046 mi | |
| 2013 | 70% | 20,902 | 134,523 mi | |
| 2012 | 69% | 18,679 | 140,447 mi | |
| 2011 | 68% | 22,513 | 146,048 mi | |
| 2010 | 67% | 13,971 | 150,285 mi | |
| 2009 | 68% | 8,688 | 148,183 mi | |
| 2008 | 68% | 18,188 | 155,883 mi | |
| 2007 | 68% | 18,054 | 152,481 mi | |
| 2006 | 67% | 15,910 | 153,447 mi | |
| 2005 | 68% | 12,438 | 155,550 mi | |
| 2004 | 67% | 8,241 | 159,253 mi | |
| 2003 | 67% | 4,409 | 160,741 mi | |
| 2002 | 67% | 1,580 | 157,468 mi | |
| 2001 | 73% | 153 | 157,483 mi |
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