Vauxhall Vivaro (2020)
2020 Vauxhall Vivaro
CarHunch analysed 122 real MOT records for the 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro passes its MOT on the first attempt 85.6% of the time, outperforming the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result for a commercial vehicle of this age. The dangerous defect rate of 11.5% is well below the concern threshold, suggesting these vans are generally safe on the road.
At 58,869 miles median—reasonable for a four-year-old workhorse—these Vivaros are averaging 0.66 failures per test, indicating few serious problems when they do fail. The 3.5 advisories per vehicle flag routine wear items like brakes and suspension, so budget for preventative maintenance but don't expect structural headaches; a pre-purchase inspection should focus on service history and mileage consistency, as commercial vans with patchy maintenance records are the real risk.
What to check before buying a 2020 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.
- 📄 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 (96%) | 117 | 85.3% | 0.68 |
| Diesel (2%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (2%) | 2 | 80% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 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 2020 Vauxhall Vivaro vehicles fall between 40,819 and 81,936 miles.
2020 Vauxhall Vivaro — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 109 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 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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21%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.8%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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12.4%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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11.2%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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9.8%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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