Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S Reliability and Common Problems
What the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S fails its MOT on, with rough repair costs, and its MOT pass rate for each model year. Based on 12,404 MOT tests across 3 model years (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Segment: small family car | Fuel: Diesel
84%
Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S pass rate
84%
Vauxhall average
82%
All-model average
The Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S has an average MOT pass rate of 84%, which is equal to the Vauxhall average and 2 points above the average across all models in our data. The Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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What the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S Fails Its MOT On
Of the 1,675 MOT tests on the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S that failed at the first attempt in 2025, the share that failed on each part of the test, next to the share for all cars and vans of the same ages. A test that failed on two areas counts in both.
Lights and electrics
52%Cars and vans the same age: 22% (the Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S fails on this more often) · Typical repair £15-£200
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors
31%Cars and vans the same age: 23% (the Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S fails on this more often) · Typical repair £10-£350
Brakes
21%Cars and vans the same age: 16% (the Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S fails on this more often) · Typical repair £80-£450
Tyres
13%Cars and vans the same age: 37% (the Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S fails on this less often) · Typical repair £50-£300
Exhaust, emissions and leaks
8.5%Cars and vans the same age: 5.5% (the Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S fails on this more often) · Typical repair £80-£800
The 3 single faults it failed on most
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (21% of failed tests, windscreen, wipers and mirrors)
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam (14% of failed tests, lights and electrics)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (11% of failed tests, brakes)
Source: CarCostCheck analysis of DVSA anonymised MOT test results and failure items for 2025: first attempt at each MOT, fail and pass-after-repair defects, DVSA's defect categories (names shortened). Repair costs are rough UK ranges, not quotes. Method and national figures: MOT failure reasons 2025.
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Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S Reliability by Year
MOT pass rate for each model year, from DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024 (retests included). Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger. Highest and lowest are marked among years with 100+ tests that were at least three years old when tested. Fuel and engine size are a guide only.
Highest Pass Rate
2020
86% pass rate from 5,172 tests
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2021
82% pass rate from 5,860 tests
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Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S FAQ
What are the most common Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S problems?
In 2025, MOT tests on the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S that failed at the first attempt most often failed on lights and electrics (52% of the 1,675 failed tests), windscreen, wipers and mirrors (31%) and brakes (21%). The single most common fault was "Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively" (21%). Across 12,404 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included), 84% ended in a pass.
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S reliable?
The Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S has an average MOT pass rate of 84%, from 12,404 MOT tests. That is 2 points above the average across all models in our data (82%), so about average. Pass rates fall as cars age, so compare it with cars of a similar age.
Which year Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S is the most reliable?
Of the years with at least 100 tests that were old enough for a routine MOT, the 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S has the highest MOT pass rate: 86% of its 5,172 tests ended in a pass. The 2021 has the lowest at 82%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so the pass rate is only part of the picture.
How much does it cost to fix common Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S faults?
As a rough guide, brake work on a Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Dynamic S/S typically costs £80-£450 and suspension repairs £150-£600, while exhaust and emissions fixes can cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.
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