VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE (2020)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 43 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests (2024)
43
Avg Mileage
36,459 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,245
Is the 2020 VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE reliable?
Average reliability. Expect some repairs as it ages. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the VAUXHALL brand average of 84%.
At 4 years old, 70% of VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITEs from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 43 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 36,459 miles.
How does the 2020 VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2020 VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE has 36,459 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.
How much does a 2020 VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE cost to run?
Higher than average due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE by Year
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About the 2020 VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE
The 2020 VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE is a electric with a 0cc electric engine. 43 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 100% of 2020 cars for MOT pass rates.
With an average of 36,459 miles at 4 years old, VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE owners cover more miles than the average driver.
What does it cost to own a 2020 VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,245 (£104/month), broken down as £500 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £500 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 70% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.
Buying a Used 2020 VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE
At 4 years old, the VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 43 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2020 VAUXHALL VIVARO-E LIFE ELITE
If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable electric cars with similar engines:
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- JAGUAR I-PACE (2020) 96% pass rate (+26%) from 18,488 tests
- TESLA MODEL 3 STANDARD RANGE + (2021) 88% pass rate (+18%) from 15,258 tests
- TESLA MODEL 3 PERFORMANCE AWD (2020) 87% pass rate (+17%) from 12,320 tests