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Vauxhall Viva MOT pass rate and common problems

86.5% of Vauxhall Vivas passed the 2024 MOT (38,341 first tests): 82.2% at the first attempt and 4.3% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 17% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 83.5 (95% CI 81.7–85.3; 100 = normal).

Vauxhall Viva at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate86.5%incl. 4.3% fixed at the test centre202438341
Passed at the first attempt82.2%all first tests202438341
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 81.7–85.3)83.5index100 = normal for its age · rank 291 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202438341
Biggest excess: Visibility7.1per 1005.4 same-age2019–2024201368
Dangerous defects4.0per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024201368
Advisory items59.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024201368
strip · Vauxhall Viva · MOT Risk Index · 83.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Vauxhall Viva. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 291 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 280 and 309 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Vauxhall Viva index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank291of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202438341
Best rank within its 95% interval280rankother models held where they are202438341
Worst rank within its 95% interval309rankother models held where they are202438341

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 90.0 to 83.5 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Vauxhall Viva MOT, and how often?

Vauxhall Viva MOTs fail most often on visibility: 7.1 per 100 tests, against 5.4 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 201,368).

bar · Vauxhall Viva · Visibility · 7.1 vs 5.4 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility7.1per 1005.42019–202414309
Tyres5.4per 1007.22019–202410818
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.8per 1004.92019–20243659
Brakes1.8per 1004.62019–20243615
Suspension1.8per 1003.92019–20243554
Body, chassis, structure0.8per 1001.02019–20241650

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 201,368 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Vauxhall Viva compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Vauxhall Viva is tyres at age 8: 7.3 failures per 100 tests, against 6.3 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 19,021).

bullet · Vauxhall Viva · Tyres, age 3 · 1.7 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 1.7 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.5 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.2 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.6 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.0 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.4 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 3.5 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 1.3 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 31.7per 1004.22019–202435888
Brakes, age 30.5per 1001.82019–202435888
Suspension, age 30.2per 1000.62019–202435888
Tyres, age 42.6per 1004.52019–202438628
Brakes, age 41.0per 1002.42019–202438628
Suspension, age 40.4per 1001.22019–202438628
Tyres, age 53.5per 1005.12019–202438355
Brakes, age 51.3per 1003.12019–202438355
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.7per 1002.22019–202438355
Tyres, age 64.6per 1005.52019–202434393
Brakes, age 61.5per 1003.82019–202434393
Suspension, age 61.4per 1003.72019–202434393
Tyres, age 75.3per 1006.02019–202428780
Brakes, age 72.0per 1004.52019–202428780
Suspension, age 72.8per 1005.72019–202428780
Tyres, age 87.3per 1006.32019–202419021
Brakes, age 82.5per 1005.42019–202419021
Suspension, age 84.2per 1007.82019–202419021

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Vauxhall Viva's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Vauxhall Viva advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is steering: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 13.2% of the time.

funnel · Vauxhall Viva · Steering · 13.2 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on steering: 13.2 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering13.2% next failmedian model2019–2024992
Suspension10.2% next failmedian model2019–20243253
Tyres8.7% next failmedian model2019–202426553
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment7.6% next failmedian model2019–2024826
Brakes5.5% next failmedian model2019–20249943
Body, chassis, structure3.5% next failmedian model2019–20244494
Noise, emissions and leaks1.9% next failmedian model2019–20243126
Identification of the vehicle1.7% next failmedian model2019–2024847
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems0.9% next failmedian model2019–2024863
Road wheels0.5% next failmedian model2019–2024607
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20248160

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Vauxhall Viva got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Vauxhall Viva MOTs flag tyres most: 31.2 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 201,368).

bar · Vauxhall Viva · Tyres · 31.2 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres31.2per 10039.72019–202462814
Brakes8.9per 10034.72019–202417956
Non-component advisories5.6per 1007.82019–202411196
Suspension3.8per 10026.22019–20247719
Body, chassis, structure3.8per 1004.62019–20247611
Noise, emissions and leaks2.2per 1005.22019–20244443

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 201,368 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Vauxhall Viva?

For Vauxhall Vivas aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 5.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 66,466).

bar · Vauxhall Viva · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 6.2 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass6.2% next fail2019–202422518
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–202422518
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202422518
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202422518
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202422518
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202422518
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202422518
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202422518
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202422518
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory9.4% next fail2019–20243092
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20243092
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–20243092
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20243092
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20243092
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20243092
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20243092
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20243092
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20243092
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–20242079
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–20242079
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20242079
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–20242079
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20242079
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20242079
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20242079
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–202466466
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–202466466
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–202466466
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202466466
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202466466
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202466466
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202466466
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202466466
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202466466
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202466466
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202466466
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–202421070
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.3% next fail2019–202421070
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–202421070
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–202421070
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–202421070
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.4% next fail2019–202421070
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202421070
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202421070
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202421070
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202421070
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202421070
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.7% next fail2019–202412903
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.0% next fail2019–202412903
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–202412903
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–202412903
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–202412903
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–202412903
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202412903
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–202412903
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202412903
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202412903
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202412903
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–202418413
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–202418413
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202418413
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–202418413
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–202418413
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–202418413
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202418413
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202418413
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202418413
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202418413
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202418413
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory9.0% next fail2019–202410598
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–202410598
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–202410598
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–202410598
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–202410598
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–202410598
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–202410598
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–202410598
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202410598
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202410598
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202410598
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.3% next fail2019–20245730
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–20245730
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20245730
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–20245730
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20245730
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.6% next fail2019–20245730
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.6% next fail2019–20245730
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20245730
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20245730
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20245730
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20245730
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 212 cars)2.8% next fail2019–2024212
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 212 cars)2.4% next fail2019–2024212
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 66 cars)7.6% next fail2019–202466

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Vauxhall Viva get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Vauxhall Viva gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 4.0 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 11.4 major and 4.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Vauxhall Viva · Dangerous defects · 4.0 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 4 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects4.0per 10011.22019–2024201368

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 201,368 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Vauxhall Viva still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Vauxhall Viva go from 14.1% at age 5 to 22.8% at age 9, against 26.5% for all cars aged 9 (2024, n = 38,341).

line · Vauxhall Viva · Age 5 · 14.1 vs 15.1 · 2024
Age 5: 14.1. Age 9: 22.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 514.1% failed first time15.120244092
Age 613.8% failed first time17.520245475
Age 716.1% failed first time20.220249723
Age 819.8% failed first time23.3202413846
Age 922.8% failed first time26.520245137

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Vauxhall Viva compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Vauxhall Vivas fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 7, where they fail less often: 16.0% against 23.7% (2024, n = 28,780).

line · Vauxhall Viva · Age 3 · 8.5 vs 10.9 · 2024
Age 3: 8.5. Age 9: 22.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 38.5% fail10.9202435888
Age 412.6% fail13.9202438628
Age 513.4% fail17.5202438355
Age 614.1% fail20.8202434393
Age 716.0% fail23.7202428780
Age 819.4% fail26.9202419021
Age 922.8% fail30.420245141

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Viva years should I avoid?

The Vauxhall Viva build year that fails most for its age is 2017: index 102.9 (95% CI 100.5–105.4) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 50,910).

Build year matters for the Vauxhall Viva: 2017 Vauxhall Vivas fail more than their age would predict, 2015 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Vauxhall Viva · Build year 2015 (better for its age) · 96.6 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2015 (better for its age)96.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202431019
Build year 2016 (worse for its age)102.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202483711
Build year 2017 (worse for its age)102.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202450910
Build year 2018102.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202422098
Build year 2019101.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412459

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Vauxhall Viva MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Vauxhall Viva MOT: about £13 (up to about £25 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 38,341).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Vauxhall Viva · Expected repair bill · 13.3 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill13.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue38341
Estimated range lower13.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue38341
Estimated range upper25.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue38341
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)4.9GBP expected contribution90price catalogue38341
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)3.2GBP expected contribution180price catalogue38341
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)2.7GBP expected contribution150price catalogue38341
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)2.5GBP expected contribution140price catalogue38341

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Vauxhall Viva more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Vauxhall Viva and 5 as often or more. The Vauxhall Viva has an MOT Risk Index of 83.5, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 38,341).

bar · Vauxhall Viva · Vauxhall Viva (this model) · 83.5 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Vauxhall Viva (this model)83.5index100 = normal202438341
Skoda Citigo80.8index83.5202452407
Smart Fortwo87.6index83.5202451770
Peugeot 10881.9index83.5202476962
Vauxhall Grandland98index83.5202469131
Hyundai Kona93.2index83.5202445683
Vauxhall Crossland103.2index83.5202467658
Volkswagen up!78.5index83.52024124718
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suzuki Alto99index83.5202448032

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Vauxhall Viva normally do?

At age 8, the median Vauxhall Viva had covered 38,602 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 26,118 to 53,808 miles (2024, n = 13,846).

line · Vauxhall Viva · Age 5 median · 21943 vs baseline · 2024
Age 5 median: 21943. Age 9 P75: 57380. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 median21943miles20244092
Age 5 P2513354miles20244092
Age 5 P7533258miles20244092
Age 6 median27285miles20245475
Age 6 P2517299miles20245475
Age 6 P7539118miles20245475
Age 7 median33317miles20249723
Age 7 P2521841miles20249723
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 P7547206miles20249723
Age 8 median38602miles202413846
Age 8 P2526118miles202413846
Age 8 P7553808miles202413846
Age 9 median41380miles20245137
Age 9 P2527354miles20245137
Age 9 P7557380miles20245137

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Vauxhall Viva MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 13.2% of Vauxhall Vivas with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 31.4% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 20,152). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Vauxhall Viva · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 12.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles12.8% failed first time20243497
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles21.3% failed first time2024539
Age 6–9, <40k miles13.2% failed first time202420101
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles23.5% failed first time202411285
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles31.9% failed first time20242383
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 353 tests, 95% interval 36.3–46.6%)41.4% failed first time2024353
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 20.3–45%)31.4% failed first time202451

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Vauxhall Viva last?

0.4% of Vauxhall Vivas tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 795).

line · Vauxhall Viva · 100,000 miles · 0.4 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 0.4. 200,000 miles (rou: 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles0.4% of tested cars2024795
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars202471
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 5 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0% of tested cars20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Vauxhall Viva driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Vauxhall Viva index is 94.9, against 74.8 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 38,341).

slope · Vauxhall Viva · Age and mileage adjusted index · 94.9 vs 74.8 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 74.8 vs 94.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index94.9index74.82019–202438341

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Viva fuel fails its MOT less?

All Vauxhall Vivas tested were petrol: 17.8% failed first time (2024, n = 38,340).

bar · Vauxhall Viva · Petrol · 17.8 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol17.8% fail first timeother fuels202438340

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Viva engine is best?

No Vauxhall Viva engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 38,341).

bar · Vauxhall Viva · Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 604 tests, 95% interval 69.1–106.9) · 86.2 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 604 tests, 95% interval 69.1–106.9)86.2index vs model norm100 = model average2024604
Petrol under 1.0 litre100index vs model norm100 = model average2024200409
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 71.7–147.4)103.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024184

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Vauxhall Viva fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Vauxhall Viva range from 8.2% to 20.8% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Vauxhall Viva · Kirkcaldy (KY) · 20.8 vs 17.8 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 11%. 18%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY)20.8% fail first time17.820241596
Dundee (DD)19.6% fail first time17.820241168
Lancaster (LA)18.7% fail first time17.820241012
Nottingham (NG)8.2% fail first time17.820245269
Southend-on-Sea (SS)9.3% fail first time17.820241434
Llandudno (LL)9.5% fail first time17.820241781
Glasgow (G)18.4% fail first time17.820243927
London SW (SW)18.2% fail first time17.82024588
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Aberdeen (AB)18.2% fail first time17.820241969
Leeds (LS)17.9% fail first time17.820243075
Edinburgh (EH)17.7% fail first time17.820243396
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 493 tests, 95% interval 14.5–21.3%)17.6% fail first time17.82024493
London N (N) (rough estimate: 480 tests, 95% interval 14.2–20.9%)17.3% fail first time17.82024480
Stockport (SK)16.9% fail first time17.820241082
Plymouth (PL)16.8% fail first time17.820242069
Portsmouth (PO)16.6% fail first time17.820242623
Truro (TR)16.6% fail first time17.820241018
London W (W) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 11.8–22.8%)16.6% fail first time17.82024175
Blackpool (FY)16.4% fail first time17.82024770
Falkirk (FK)16.3% fail first time17.820241242
Motherwell (ML)16.3% fail first time17.820241825
Torquay (TQ)16.2% fail first time17.820241014
Guildford (GU)16.1% fail first time17.820242066
Kilmarnock (KA)15.9% fail first time17.820242085
Galashiels (TD)15.9% fail first time17.82024793
Bournemouth (BH)15.8% fail first time17.820242751
Paisley (PA)15.6% fail first time17.820241221
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 12.2–19.5%)15.5% fail first time17.82024375
London E (E)15.4% fail first time17.82024583
Cardiff (CF)15.4% fail first time17.820244549
Liverpool (L)15.4% fail first time17.820242247
London SE (SE)15.4% fail first time17.82024734
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 442 tests, 95% interval 12.3–19.0%)15.4% fail first time17.82024442
Salisbury (SP)15.3% fail first time17.82024632
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 359 tests, 95% interval 12.0–19.4%)15.3% fail first time17.82024359
Sunderland (SR)15.3% fail first time17.820241464
Exeter (EX)15.3% fail first time17.820242230
Huddersfield (HD)15.1% fail first time17.82024865
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 498 tests, 95% interval 12.2–18.5%)15.1% fail first time17.82024498
Milton Keynes (MK)14.9% fail first time17.820242054
Bristol (BS)14.8% fail first time17.820243727
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 10.5–20.4%)14.8% fail first time17.82024196
Swansea (SA)14.6% fail first time17.820244622
Gloucester (GL)14.6% fail first time17.820243150
Northampton (NN)14.5% fail first time17.820242854
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)14.4% fail first time17.820241448
Manchester (M)14.3% fail first time17.820242163
Durham (DH)14.2% fail first time17.820241425
Bolton (BL)14% fail first time17.820241728
Newport (NP)13.9% fail first time17.820241971
Darlington (DL)13.9% fail first time17.820241498
Birmingham (B)13.8% fail first time17.820244242
Croydon (CR)13.8% fail first time17.82024818
Reading (RG)13.8% fail first time17.820243402
Ipswich (IP)13.7% fail first time17.820241820
Redhill (RH)13.7% fail first time17.820241126
Preston (PR)13.7% fail first time17.820241653
Oldham (OL)13.6% fail first time17.820241338
Hemel Hempstead (HP)13.6% fail first time17.820241623
Enfield (EN)13.6% fail first time17.82024752
Cleveland (TS)13.5% fail first time17.820243647
Cambridge (CB)13.5% fail first time17.82024929
Bradford (BD)13.4% fail first time17.820241588
Crewe (CW)13.4% fail first time17.820241238
Oxford (OX)13.4% fail first time17.820242500
Wolverhampton (WV)13.4% fail first time17.820241398
Newcastle (NE)13.2% fail first time17.820246158
Wakefield (WF)13.2% fail first time17.820241835
Brighton (BN)13.2% fail first time17.820241634
Bromley (BR)13.2% fail first time17.82024752
Blackburn (BB)13.1% fail first time17.820241535
Worcester (WR)13.1% fail first time17.820241138
Dudley (DY)13.0% fail first time17.820241979
Hull (HU)13.0% fail first time17.820242057
Coventry (CV)12.9% fail first time17.820243547
Southampton (SO)12.9% fail first time17.820242645
St Albans (AL)12.8% fail first time17.82024718
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 7.9–19.9%)12.7% fail first time17.82024118
Romford (RM)12.6% fail first time17.82024768
Wigan (WN)12.6% fail first time17.820241183
Slough (SL)12.6% fail first time17.82024818
Dorchester (DT)12.6% fail first time17.82024596
Walsall (WS)12.4% fail first time17.820241791
Taunton (TA)12.4% fail first time17.82024743
Leicester (LE)12.3% fail first time17.820243112
Colchester (CO)12.2% fail first time17.820242043
Canterbury (CT)12.2% fail first time17.820241715
Uxbridge (UB)12.2% fail first time17.82024762
Stevenage (SG)12.2% fail first time17.820241249
Kingston upon Thames (KT)12.1% fail first time17.820241327
Chester (CH)12.0% fail first time17.820242802
Sheffield (S)11.9% fail first time17.820244152
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 8.3–16.7%)11.8% fail first time17.82024228
Watford (WD)11.8% fail first time17.82024764
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 383 tests, 95% interval 8.9–15.4%)11.8% fail first time17.82024383
Doncaster (DN)11.7% fail first time17.820242787
Norwich (NR)11.6% fail first time17.820243816
Chelmsford (CM)11.5% fail first time17.820241987
Carlisle (CA)11.5% fail first time17.82024660
Bath (BA)11.5% fail first time17.820241722
Peterborough (PE)11.4% fail first time17.820243030
Medway (ME)11.3% fail first time17.820241643
York (YO)11.2% fail first time17.820242473
Telford (TF)11.2% fail first time17.82024637
Inverness (IV)11.1% fail first time17.82024829
Tonbridge (TN)11.1% fail first time17.820242401
Harrogate (HG)11.1% fail first time17.82024651
Derby (DE)11% fail first time17.820242263
Luton (LU)11.0% fail first time17.820242135
Shrewsbury (SY)10.8% fail first time17.820241288
Swindon (SN)10.7% fail first time17.820241663
Hereford (HR)10.7% fail first time17.82024655
Dartford (DA)10.6% fail first time17.820241944
Twickenham (TW)10.5% fail first time17.82024778
Warrington (WA)10.0% fail first time17.820241446
Lincoln (LN)9.9% fail first time17.820241035

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Vauxhall Viva rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Vauxhall Viva MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.1 times the national rate: 0.1% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 38,340).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Vauxhall Viva · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.1 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.1ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers38340

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Vauxhall Viva ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 99.8% of Vauxhall Vivas tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Vauxhall Viva · Likely compliant · 99.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant99.8% estimate202438341

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Vauxhall Viva?

Of failed Vauxhall Viva MOTs, 62.2% were retested the same day and a further 36.3% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 0 days (2019–2024, n = 17,222).

bar · Vauxhall Viva · Same-day retest · 62.2 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest62.2%failed initial tests2019–202417222
Retest within 10 days36.3%failed initial tests2019–202417222
Clean MOT streak61.3%observed chains2019–202438207
Repeat advisory11.4%observed chains2019–202438207
Decreasing odometer0.6% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202438439

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Vauxhall Viva?

Vauxhall Vivas aged 5 to 9 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 11.9% of tests, against 22.8% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 68,248).

bullet · Vauxhall Viva · Low-use first-time failure · 11.9 vs 22.8 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 11.9 vs 22.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure11.9%22.82019–202468248
Low-use gap-10.9percentage points8–12k miles2019–202468248

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Vauxhall Viva likely to last?

Vauxhall Vivas aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 2.9 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 9, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Vauxhall Viva · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 9) · 2.9 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 9)2.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 9)0.8years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Vivas are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Vauxhall Vivas tested at ages 4 to 6, about 14 were tested at age 9 (2024, n = 5,141).

line · Vauxhall Viva · Age 3 · 96.7 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 96.7. Age 9: 13.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 396.7% of age 4–6 baseline202435888
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202438628
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202438355
Age 692.6% of age 4–6 baseline202434393
Age 777.5% of age 4–6 baseline202428780
Age 851.2% of age 4–6 baseline202419021
Age 913.8% of age 4–6 baseline20245141

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Vauxhall Viva fails, does it fail again?

18.5% of Vauxhall Vivas that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 13.7% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 8,265). The failure most likely to come back is suspension: 27.9% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Vauxhall Viva · Repeat after fail · 18.5 vs 13.7 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 18.5 vs 13.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail18.5%13.72019–20248265

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Vauxhall Viva faults come together?

On Vauxhall Vivas, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 27.8 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 249).

Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 24.4–31.4)27.8liftexpected joint rate2024249
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 10.0–24.7)16.2liftexpected joint rate202421
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 10.1–19.3)14.2liftexpected joint rate202440
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 9.8–13.2)11.4liftexpected joint rate2024186
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 9.3–12.1)10.7liftexpected joint rate2024235
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 8.8–11.9)10.3liftexpected joint rate2024171
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 8.5–11.2)9.8liftexpected joint rate2024207
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 7.8–10.7)9.2liftexpected joint rate2024156
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 7.3–10.9)8.9liftexpected joint rate202498
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 7.7–10.2)8.9liftexpected joint rate2024192
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 5.0–12.1)8.0liftexpected joint rate202422
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 5.8–10.6)8.0liftexpected joint rate202446
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 6.2–9.7)7.8liftexpected joint rate202482
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 5.1–11.1)7.7liftexpected joint rate202428
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 5.1–10.9)7.6liftexpected joint rate202429
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 6.4–8.1)7.2liftexpected joint rate2024295
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 5.1–8.9)6.8liftexpected joint rate202454
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 4.5–9.6)6.7liftexpected joint rate202430
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 5.8–7.4)6.6liftexpected joint rate2024263
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 5.8–7.3)6.6liftexpected joint rate2024307
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 5.8–7.4)6.5liftexpected joint rate2024256
Brakes + Tyres5.8liftexpected joint rate2024637
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres5.7liftexpected joint rate2024638
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 4.9–6.1)5.5liftexpected joint rate2024331
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 3.3–7.4)5.1liftexpected joint rate202426
Suspension + Tyres4.8liftexpected joint rate2024553
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 2.9–6.7)4.5liftexpected joint rate202424
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.5)4.1liftexpected joint rate202446
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.5)4.1liftexpected joint rate202444
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility4.0liftexpected joint rate2024639
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 246 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.2)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024246
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.4)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024111
Brakes + Visibility3.5liftexpected joint rate2024546
Tyres + Visibility3.4liftexpected joint rate20241526
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024290
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.1)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024466
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.3)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024116
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Vauxhall Viva had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 1 safety recall campaigns matched to the Vauxhall Viva; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched1campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register38341

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Vauxhall Viva cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Vauxhall Vivas tested at age 5, about 14 failed the MOT first time; at age 9, about 23. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 7 and 8, 3.64 percentage points (2024).

Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 514.2% fail first time20244092
Age 613.8% fail first time20245475
Age 716.1% fail first time20249723
Age 819.8% fail first time202413846
Age 922.8% fail first time20245137

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Vauxhall Viva fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, where it is sold as the Opel Karl, 42.9% of Opel Karls failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 22,995 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Finland and the Netherlands the Vauxhall Viva also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Vauxhall Viva · Finland (as the Opel Karl) · 10.1 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland (as the Opel Karl): 10.1 vs 26.3. Netherlands (as the Opel Karl): 42.9 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland (as the Opel Karl)10.1% failed26.32024 by country565
Netherlands (as the Opel Karl)42.9% failed50.82024 by country22995

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Vauxhall Viva MOT matter?

Vauxhall Vivas fail first time most in October (15.5%, against 30.3% for all cars that month) and least in March (12.3%) (2024, n = 38,341).

line · Vauxhall Viva · January · 13.5 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 13.5. December: 14.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Vauxhall Viva: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January13.5% fail first time31.1202416516
February13.0% fail first time30.0202415465
March12.3% fail first time28.3202432474
April14.7% fail first time29.8202411665
May13.7% fail first time28.8202411175
June13.0% fail first time28.1202416644
July13.7% fail first time29.3202417520
August14.2% fail first time29.2202415147
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September13.5% fail first time28.2202425516
October15.5% fail first time30.3202416079
November14.7% fail first time30.6202412683
December14.6% fail first time29.3202410484

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What have dealers been told about the Vauxhall Viva? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 38,341 initial Vauxhall Viva tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 38,341 initial Vauxhall Viva tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 38,341 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Vauxhall Viva MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/vauxhall-viva/

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Vauxhall Viva MOT: quick answers

What is the Vauxhall Viva first-time MOT pass rate?

82.2% of first attempts passed in 2024 (38,341 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 38,341 primary tests: 17.77% failed first time and 86.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 83.5 is shown separately.