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2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s models manufactured in 2020, based on 2,539 real MOT test results.

70.1%
Pass Rate
29.9%
Fail Rate
2,539
Total Tests
46,023
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s MOT Analysis

The 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s has an MOT pass rate of 70.1% based on 2,539 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 46,023 miles on the odometer. With a 29.9% failure rate, the 2020 Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s is Brakes, responsible for 14.4% 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 11.8%. Visibility follows at 8.0%.

Top failures specific to 2020 models only. The overall Vivaro 3100 Edition 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
1Brakes14.4%365
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment11.8%300
3Visibility8.0%204
4Tyres6.7%171
5Noise, Emissions And Leaks2.4%62
6Body, Chassis, Structure1.9%47
7Suspension1.3%34
8Non-component Advisories1.3%34
9Identification Of The Vehicle0.6%14
10Steering0.2%4
11Road Wheels0.1%3
12Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.1%3

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 46,023 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.

Brakes3.12% per 10K miLamps & Electrical2.57% per 10K miVisibility1.75% per 10K miTyres1.46% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.53% per 10K miBody & Structure0.40% per 10K miSuspension0.29% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.29% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.12% per 10K miSteering0.03% per 10K miWheels0.03% per 10K miSeat Belts0.03% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Brakes3.1214.4%365
Lamps & Electrical2.5711.8%300
Visibility1.758.0%204
Tyres1.466.7%171
Noise, emissions and leaks0.532.4%62
Body & Structure0.401.9%47
Suspension0.291.3%34
Non-component advisories0.291.3%34
Identification of the vehicle0.120.6%14
Steering0.030.2%4
Wheels0.030.1%3
Seat Belts0.030.1%3

Mileage Statistics

46,023
Mean
33,914
Median
24,440
25th Percentile
52,357
75th Percentile
6.50% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s has an MOT pass rate of 70.1% based on 2,539 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 46,023 miles on the odometer. With a 29.9% failure rate, the 2020 Vivaro 3100 Edition S/s is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition 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 46,023 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Brakes — 14.4% of failures

Brakes issues account for 14.4% of MOT failures on 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition 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 — 11.8% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 11.8% of MOT failures on 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition 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 — 8.0% of failures

Visibility issues account for 8.0% of MOT failures on 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Edition 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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