2022 Vauxhall Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,919 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 84.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 29.0% in the 120-150k group versus 10.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.8% | 629 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.5% | 368 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.9% | 289 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.4% | 167 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 81 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 40 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 360 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 315 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 311 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 199 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 170 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 135 |
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 | 19.3% | 950 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.0% | 838 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 7.5% | 367 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.9% | 340 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.8% | 334 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.8% | 185 |
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 | 1,344 | 10.6% |
| 30-60k | 2,580 | 16.4% |
| 60-90k | 810 | 19.3% |
| 90-120k | 150 | 16.7% |
| 120-150k | 31 | 29.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 131 | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 4,780 | 15.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 12.8% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (12.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.5% 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 (5.9% 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 F2900 Dynamic S/Ss pass their MOT?
84.6% of the 4,919 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.8% of tests, followed by visibility (7.5%).
Does the 2022 Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.6% in the 0-30k band to 29.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,919 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.