Vauxhall Vivaro: steering MOT failures
Steering was recorded as a failure area in 8.2% of Vauxhall Vivaro MOT tests — 100,049 tests out of 1,218,620. It shows up most on 2014 and 2015 cars.
Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair cost: £150–£500 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Steering failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 660 | 9.2% |
| 2002 | 6,641 | 8.3% |
| 2003 | 17,320 | 9.2% |
| 2004 | 32,566 | 9.1% |
| 2005 | 46,658 | 9.2% |
| 2006 | 57,898 | 9.6% |
| 2007 | 65,430 | 9.9% |
| 2008 | 64,094 | 9.6% |
| 2009 | 30,861 | 9.7% |
| 2010 | 48,557 | 10.1% |
| 2011 | 78,343 | 10.0% |
| 2012 | 62,895 | 10.1% |
| 2013 | 71,932 | 10.6% |
| 2014 | 87,443 | 11.2% |
| 2015 | 147,350 | 10.6% |
| 2016 | 125,114 | 7.7% |
| 2017 | 78,499 | 6.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.