2022 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,753 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 85.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.6% in the 90-120k group versus 7.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 190 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.9% | 120 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.7% | 83 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.3% | 75 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 25 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 127 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 87 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 71 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 64 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 47 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 42 |
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 | 18.3% | 320 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.7% | 293 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.6% | 134 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 113 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.4% | 94 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 68 |
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 | 410 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 865 | 14.8% |
| 60-90k | 362 | 20.2% |
| 90-120k | 97 | 20.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 1,715 | 14.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 10.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (10.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.9% 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 (4.7% 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 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/Ss pass their MOT?
85.2% of the 1,753 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.8% of tests, followed by visibility (6.9%).
Does the 2022 Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 20.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,753 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.