How reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Vauxhall Vivaro passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 54,032 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 65.1%.
Vauxhall Vivaro reliability by year
How the Vauxhall Vivaro performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 61.8% | – |
| 2002 | 55.3% | – |
| 2003 | 54.7% | – |
| 2004 | 55.9% | – |
| 2005 | 56.4% | – |
| 2006 | 54.6% | – |
| 2007 | 55.2% | – |
| 2008 | 55.3% | – |
| 2009 | 54.4% | – |
| 2010 | 53% | – |
| 2011 | 54.1% | – |
| 2012 | 55.8% | – |
| 2013 | 58.6% | – |
| 2014 | 61.6% | – |
| 2015 | 65.1% | – |
| 2016 | 67.7% | – |
| 2017 | 70.3% | 125,884 km |
| 2018 | 75.1% | 111,206 km |
| 2019 | 77.8% | 116,831 km |
| 2020 | 83.7% | 101,614 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Vauxhall Vivaro as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Vivaro also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Vivaro passes first-time inspections somewhat below the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 65%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Vauxhall Vivaro?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (8.4% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.6% of inspections); A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (2.2% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.1% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Vauxhall Vivaro?
For a typical Vauxhall Vivaro, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 181,129 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Vauxhall Vivaro before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.