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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Viva. Check any Viva by registration number below.

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88.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.8%

vs Vauxhall Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Vauxhall Viva — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Viva has an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, which is 6.8 percentage points above the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Viva is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Viva fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Viva for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Viva, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Viva performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 9,583 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

9.6%

Mileage at 3yr

31k mi

Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

2018

Based on 12,713 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

10.0%

Mileage at 5yr

39k mi

2017

Based on 22,741 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

11.3%

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

2016

Based on 32,180 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

14.9%

2015

Based on 12,030 vehicles

83.9%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

17.5%

Mileage at 10yr

103k mi

0

Based on 42,373 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Mileage at 5yr

33k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Viva

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Viva fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.0%
2

A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

1.9%
3

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

0.9%
4

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

0.9%
5

A tyre seriously damaged

0.8%
Vauxhall Viva Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.3%

Front Offside

2.0%

Offside

1.0%

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94.7% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Viva

Vauxhall Viva — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Viva MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Viva?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Viva is 88.8% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Viva?
The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Viva are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.0%), A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (1.9%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (0.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Vauxhall Viva reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, the Vauxhall Viva is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Viva?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Viva?
Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Viva: 31,068 miles at 3 years, 38,970 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Viva to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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