2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s models manufactured in 2021, based on 1,843 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s vintage page → (71.0% current pass rate)2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s MOT Analysis
The 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s has an MOT pass rate of 71.2% based on 1,843 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 46,329 miles on the odometer. With a 28.8% failure rate, the 2021 Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s is Brakes, responsible for 27.7% of failures. 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 range from £150–400. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 21.5%. Visibility follows at 15.9%.
Top failures specific to 2021 models only. The overall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 27.7% | 510 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 21.5% | 397 |
| 3 | Visibility | 15.9% | 293 |
| 4 | Tyres | 12.0% | 222 |
| 5 | Non-component Advisories | 3.7% | 69 |
| 6 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 2.8% | 51 |
| 7 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 1.4% | 26 |
| 8 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.6% | 11 |
| 9 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.5% | 9 |
| 10 | Suspension | 0.3% | 5 |
| 11 | Steering | 0.2% | 4 |
| 12 | Road Wheels | 0.1% | 1 |
| 13 | Seat Belt Installation Check | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 46,329 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 5.97 | 27.7% | 510 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 4.65 | 21.5% | 397 |
| Visibility | 3.43 | 15.9% | 293 |
| Tyres | 2.60 | 12.0% | 222 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.81 | 3.7% | 69 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.60 | 2.8% | 51 |
| Body & Structure | 0.30 | 1.4% | 26 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.13 | 0.6% | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 0.11 | 0.5% | 9 |
| Suspension | 0.06 | 0.3% | 5 |
| Steering | 0.05 | 0.2% | 4 |
| Wheels | 0.01 | 0.1% | 1 |
| Seat belt installation check | 0.01 | 0.1% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s has an MOT pass rate of 71.2% based on 1,843 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 46,329 miles on the odometer. With a 28.8% failure rate, the 2021 Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive S/s, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: 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). With relatively low average mileage of 46,329 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Brakes — 27.7% of failures
Brakes issues account for 27.7% of MOT failures on 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive 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).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 21.5% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 21.5% of MOT failures on 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive 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.
Visibility — 15.9% of failures
Visibility issues account for 15.9% of MOT failures on 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive 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.