2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 302 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 82.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.0%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.7% in the 60-90k group versus 10.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.9% | 39 |
| 2 | Visibility | 9.6% | 29 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.0% | 21 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.3% | 13 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 8 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 27 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 22 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 19 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 15 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 12 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 8 |
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 | 20.9% | 63 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.2% | 46 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 8.3% | 25 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 8.0% | 24 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.6% | 23 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.0% | 21 |
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 | 49 | 10.2% |
| 30-60k | 141 | 19.9% |
| 60-90k | 75 | 18.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 85 | 22.4% |
| 2023 | 87 | 18.4% |
| 2024 | 65 | 16.9% |
| 2025 | 65 | 12.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Vivaro 3100 S/S
Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (9.6% 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 (7.0% 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 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 S/Ss pass their MOT?
82.1% of the 302 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 S/S?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.9% of tests, followed by visibility (9.6%).
Does the 2019 Vivaro 3100 S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.2% in the 0-30k band to 18.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 302 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.