2021 Vauxhall Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,490 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 85.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.1%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 25.4% in the 90-120k group versus 9.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 195 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.8% | 87 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.5% | 82 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.0% | 45 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 30 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 92 |
| 2 | Wipers | 85 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 73 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 53 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 51 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 41 |
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 | 17.6% | 262 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.3% | 243 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.4% | 95 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.7% | 85 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 74 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.0% | 60 |
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 | 207 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 891 | 15.3% |
| 60-90k | 307 | 15.3% |
| 90-120k | 59 | 25.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 716 | 14.5% |
| 2025 | 769 | 15.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 13.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (13.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.8% 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 (5.5% 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 F2900 Dynamic S/Ss pass their MOT?
85.0% of the 1,490 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.1% of tests, followed by visibility (5.8%).
Does the 2021 Vivaro F2900 Dynamic S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 25.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,490 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.