2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,341 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 84.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.1% in the 150k+ group versus 9.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 390 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.6% | 331 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.2% | 226 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.9% | 214 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 57 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 49 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 327 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 212 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 148 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 141 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 131 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 121 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.2% | 877 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.1% | 872 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.6% | 329 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.3% | 319 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 6.6% | 288 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 246 |
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 | 708 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 1,776 | 15.2% |
| 60-90k | 1,180 | 18.0% |
| 90-120k | 515 | 20.2% |
| 120-150k | 124 | 20.2% |
| 150k+ | 38 | 21.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,440 | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 1,463 | 17.2% |
| 2025 | 1,412 | 15.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S
Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.6% 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 (5.2% 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 Sportive S/Ss pass their MOT?
84.2% of the 4,341 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.0% of tests, followed by visibility (7.6%).
Does the 2020 Vivaro 2700 Sportive S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 0-30k band to 21.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,341 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.