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Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 81 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

85%

Total Tests

81

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

2

About the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S

The Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S was MOT tested 81 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 36,111 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 43,649 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1997cc)
£1,397
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,002
Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S?

vs average of all models+3% (82% avg)
vs Vauxhall brand average+1% (84% avg)

Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202183%3643,649 mi
202087%4536,111 mi

Questions about the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S

Is the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Vauxhall Vivaro Life Elite S/S averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 81 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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