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Vauxhall Vivaro life edition s/s

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 487 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

89%

Total Tests

487

Best Year

2021 (91%)

Years Covered

3

About the Vauxhall Vivaro life edition s/s

The Vauxhall Vivaro life edition s/s has been tested 487 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 89%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 224 tests. The 2022 model has the lowest at 87%. With just a 4 point spread, the Vivaro life edition s/s is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Reliability Trend

The VAUXHALL VIVARO LIFE EDITION S/S has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 65,602 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 30,981 miles.

Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Vivaro life edition s/s performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Vauxhall range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1499cc)
£905
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,505
Per month£125/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro life edition s/s?

vs national average+7% (82% avg)
vs Vauxhall brand average+5% (84% avg)
Best to worst year spread4 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Vauxhall Vivaro life edition s/s by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202287%6330,981 mi
202191%22442,410 mi
202090%20065,602 mi

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