Vauxhall Vivaro (2017)
2017 Vauxhall Vivaro
CarHunch analysed 19,121 real MOT records for the 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro falls just short of the UK average with a 78.6% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is the 36.1% of vehicles that have suffered a dangerous defect at some point—well above typical levels and a genuine red flag for potential buyers. This van has been pushed hard: at nearly 77,000 miles on average, it's carrying above-average mileage for its age, which partly explains both the failure rate and the frequency of dangerous issues.
With an average of 1.84 failures and 8.9 advisories per test, this model accumulates wear-related problems steadily, suggesting that maintenance history is critical to reliability. Before purchasing, obtain the full service record and get a pre-buy inspection focusing on brakes, suspension, and structural integrity—this van's track record means skipping that step would be a false economy.
What to check before buying a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro
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.
- ⚠️ 36.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro 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 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro vehicles fall between 52,192 and 96,988 miles.
2017 Vauxhall Vivaro — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 16,855 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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24.7%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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23.5%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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22.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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21.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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