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Vauxhall Vivaro from 2003

from 2003

Based on 0 sources, each with its own reference date

No documented data yet for this generation

Recalls

Our EU Safety Gate feed only goes back to 17 July 2026

NHTSA

We could not check NHTSA for this model

EU Safety Gate

No recall found in EU Safety Gate, checked up to and including 2026

Safety rating

American crash test (NHTSA)

NHTSA SafetyRatings

American crash-test rating (NHTSA), for the American market. It does not automatically apply to this country

No safety rating found at NHTSA SafetyRatings, checked through 2026

Insurance loss

Compared with the US average. Not a chance of defects

IIHS/HLDI

Based on American insurance claims for this model. This does not automatically apply to this country

No insurance loss data found at IIHS/HLDI, checked through 2026

Inspection statistics for these model years

DVSA MOT-statistiekNot checked recently
  • 3 to 5 years: 30,028 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 36,667 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 46,980 inspections
  • 12 to 14 years: 25,107 inspections
  • 15 to 17 years: 16,578 inspections
  • 18 to 20 years: 15,529 inspections
  • 21 to 23 years: 3,744 inspections

9 to 11 years: 46,980 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 21082 of the 46980 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

3 to 5 years: 30,028 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 7773 of the 30028 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

6 to 8 years: 36,667 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 13456 of the 36667 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

12 to 14 years: 25,107 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 13352 of the 25107 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

15 to 17 years: 16,578 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 8758 of the 16578 British MOT statistics, age 15-17 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

18 to 20 years: 15,529 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 8036 of the 15529 British MOT statistics, age 18-20 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

21 to 23 years: 3,744 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1899 of the 3744 British MOT statistics, age 21-23 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

See the inspection statistics for all generations of Vivaro

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Inspections by country and age

This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.

AgeNetherlandsUnited KingdomCzechiaIrelandNO
0-2 years

No data

No data

No data

No data

No data

3-5 years

No data

25.9% failed (7773 of 30028)

country average 12.8%, index 203

No data

No data

No data

6-8 years

No data

36.7% failed (13456 of 36667)

country average 19.2%, index 192

No data

Too few inspections

No data

9-11 years

No data

44.9% failed (21082 of 46980)

country average 28.1%, index 160

No data

Too few inspections

No data

12-14 years

No data

53.2% failed (13352 of 25107)

country average 36.3%, index 146

No data

Too few inspections

No data

15-19 years

No data

52.3% failed (16794 of 32107)

country average 42.1%, index 124

Based on MOT age 15-17 and 18-20 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

20-24 years

No data

50.7% failed (1899 of 3744)

country average 41.6%, index 122

Based on MOT age 21-23 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.

Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.

100 is that country's average for that age.

Buyer knowledge and checklist

Before you buy: the inspection requirement in this country, plus a checklist for the test drive.

Periodic inspection: NCT (National Car Test): every 2 years up to 10 years old, annually thereafter

Citizens Information, checked on 05/08/2026

Read the guide

Frequently asked questions

Which defects are found most often at inspection for a Vauxhall Vivaro?

Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek. Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 13352 of the 25107 British MOT statistics, age 12-14 yr. DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025. More age groups and categories are available in the inspection statistics on this page.

Where does this data come from?

DVSA MOT-statistiek (data up to and including 2025). Every fact here has its own source and reference date.

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By Jon Mase, Plateop

Sources

  • EU Safety Gate, data up to and including 2026
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communications, data up to and including 2026
  • NHTSA SafetyRatings, data up to and including 2026
  • IIHS/HLDI, data up to and including 2026