Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Sportive S/s (2020)
2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Sportive S/s
CarHunch analysed 2,075 real MOT records for the 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Sportive S/s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro is a solid performer, with an 83.4% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80%, and only 15% of vehicles have ever shown a dangerous defect—well below the concerning threshold. The diesel-only lineup means you're not juggling fuel-type reliability differences; what you see is what you get across the board.
These vans are running at a sensible 56,387 miles median for their age, suggesting they've been worked but not hammered, and the 0.68 average failures per test indicates few serious problems once they've been sorted. Check the service history carefully and budget for routine advisory items (averaging 3.0 per vehicle), but this is a dependable workhorse if you're buying one that's passed its test.
What to check before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Sportive S/s
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 2,072 | 83.4% | 0.68 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Sportive S/s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Sportive S/s vehicles fall between 37,610 and 77,663 miles.
2020 Vauxhall Vivaro 3100 Sportive S/s — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,877 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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