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2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s models manufactured in 2021, based on 616 real MOT test results.

75.3%
Pass Rate
24.7%
Fail Rate
616
Total Tests
51,514
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s MOT Analysis

The 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s has an MOT pass rate of 75.3% based on 616 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 51,514 miles on the odometer. With a 24.7% failure rate, the 2021 Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 16.9% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Brakes is the second most common issue at 16.4%. Visibility follows at 13.1%.

Top failures specific to 2021 models only. The overall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment16.9%104
2Brakes16.4%101
3Visibility13.1%81
4Tyres12.5%77
5Noise, Emissions And Leaks3.6%22
6Non-component Advisories2.9%18
7Suspension1.3%8
8Identification Of The Vehicle1.1%7
9Body, Chassis, Structure1.0%6
10Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.3%2
11Steering0.3%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 51,514 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical3.28% per 10K miBrakes3.18% per 10K miVisibility2.55% per 10K miTyres2.43% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.69% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.57% per 10K miSuspension0.25% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.22% per 10K miBody & Structure0.19% per 10K miSeat Belts0.06% per 10K miSteering0.06% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical3.2816.9%104
Brakes3.1816.4%101
Visibility2.5513.1%81
Tyres2.4312.5%77
Noise, emissions and leaks0.693.6%22
Non-component advisories0.572.9%18
Suspension0.251.3%8
Identification of the vehicle0.221.1%7
Body & Structure0.191.0%6
Seat Belts0.060.3%2
Steering0.060.3%2

Mileage Statistics

51,514
Mean
44,225
Median
27,045
25th Percentile
75,002
75th Percentile
4.79% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s has an MOT pass rate of 75.3% based on 616 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 51,514 miles on the odometer. With a 24.7% failure rate, the 2021 Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 51,514 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 16.9% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 16.9% of MOT failures on 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Brakes — 16.4% of failures

Brakes issues account for 16.4% of MOT failures on 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Visibility — 13.1% of failures

Visibility issues account for 13.1% of MOT failures on 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Dynamic S/s models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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