2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,861 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 83.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.4% in the 150k+ group versus 11.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.5% | 328 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.0% | 228 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.1% | 145 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.2% | 120 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 60 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 54 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 222 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 121 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 114 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 112 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 103 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 77 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.5% | 586 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.7% | 534 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 228 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.3% | 180 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.0% | 173 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.8% | 167 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 473 | 11.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,125 | 16.4% |
| 60-90k | 831 | 19.1% |
| 90-120k | 325 | 16.6% |
| 120-150k | 71 | 23.9% |
| 150k+ | 36 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 978 | 17.4% |
| 2024 | 951 | 17.6% |
| 2025 | 917 | 15.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Vivaro 2700 S/S
Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.5% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (5.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 S/Ss pass their MOT?
83.3% of the 2,861 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 16.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 S/S?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.5% of tests, followed by visibility (8.0%).
Does the 2020 Vivaro 2700 S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.6% in the 0-30k band to 19.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,861 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.