Vauxhall Vivaro

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 21 model years from 324,776 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

324,776

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Vauxhall Vivaro

The Vauxhall Vivaro was MOT tested 324,776 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 21 model years (2001 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 110 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 21 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Vauxhall Vivaros pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 1499cc)

£1,220

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£1,975

Per month£165/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)

vs Vauxhall brand average-13% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread21 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Vauxhall Vivaro by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Vauxhall Vivaro

Is the Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?

Across its 21 model years in our data (2001 to 2021), the Vauxhall Vivaro averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 324,776 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Vauxhall Vivaro has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2002 model has the lowest at 67%, a 21 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.