2022 Vauxhall Vivaro — MOT failures & pass rate
12,002 MOT tests on the 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro are in this dataset, and 85.0% of them passed. Against vans of a similar age (13.4% fail rate), the 2022 Vivaro comes out 1.7pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.8% of tests against 6.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 843 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.3% in the 0-30k band and 27.3% in the 120-150k band, a 17.9-point spread — more than double.
The electric cars hold up better: 10.7% fail against 15.4% for diesel, a 4.7-point gap across 12,002 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 18.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 4.1% of tests failed in 2023 against 15.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 1,414 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.9% | 827 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.0% | 605 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.8% | 456 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 174 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 103 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 843 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 617 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 614 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 466 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 341 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 333 |
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% | 2,195 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.6% | 1,986 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.0% | 834 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.6% | 794 |
| 5 | Other defects | 6.4% | 768 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.2% | 498 |
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 | 3,423 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 5,834 | 16.3% |
| 60-90k | 2,180 | 19.4% |
| 90-120k | 469 | 19.2% |
| 120-150k | 77 | 27.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 11,052 | 15.4% |
| Electric | 950 | 10.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 4.1% |
| 2024 | 366 | 9.0% |
| 2025 | 11,573 | 15.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Vivaro
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.8% 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 (5.0% 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 Vivaros pass their MOT?
85.0% of the 12,002 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Vivaro?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.8% of tests, followed by visibility (6.9%).
Does the 2022 Vivaro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 27.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,002 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.