2021 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 813 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 86.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.1%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.0% in the 90-120k group versus 5.2% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.2% | 91 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.0% | 65 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.4% | 36 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.1% | 25 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 18 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 64 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 53 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 44 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 36 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 16 |
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 | 20.2% | 164 |
| 2 | Tyres | 18.7% | 152 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.4% | 52 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.8% | 47 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 40 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 18 |
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 | 211 | 5.2% |
| 30-60k | 387 | 15.5% |
| 60-90k | 166 | 19.3% |
| 90-120k | 40 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 367 | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 445 | 16.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 11.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (11.2% 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 (4.4% 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 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/Ss pass their MOT?
86.2% of the 813 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.2% of tests, followed by visibility (8.0%).
Does the 2021 Vivaro F2700 Sportive S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.2% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 813 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.