Vauxhall Vivaro: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 14.5% of Vauxhall Vivaro MOT tests — 176,944 tests out of 1,218,620. It shows up most on 2002 and 2006 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 660 | 18.5% |
| 2002 | 6,641 | 20.1% |
| 2003 | 17,320 | 20.1% |
| 2004 | 32,566 | 20.0% |
| 2005 | 46,658 | 20.1% |
| 2006 | 57,898 | 20.1% |
| 2007 | 65,430 | 19.0% |
| 2008 | 64,094 | 17.9% |
| 2009 | 30,861 | 18.6% |
| 2010 | 48,557 | 18.9% |
| 2011 | 78,343 | 18.7% |
| 2012 | 62,895 | 17.4% |
| 2013 | 71,932 | 15.8% |
| 2014 | 87,443 | 14.4% |
| 2015 | 147,350 | 15.1% |
| 2016 | 125,114 | 12.7% |
| 2017 | 78,499 | 11.2% |
| 2018 | 70,437 | 8.6% |
| 2019 | 48,774 | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 35,459 | 1.2% |
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.