Vauxhall Viva reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 50,842 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 50,842 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 85% of Vauxhall Viva cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Viva tends to fail
Share of Vauxhall Viva cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on visibility. Holds up better than average on seat belts, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Vauxhall Viva reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Vauxhall Viva is about average for its age: 85% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give visibility a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Viva?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Vauxhall Viva in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 85%; and 8 to 12 years, 80%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Vauxhall Viva MOT?
For Vauxhall Viva cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (6.8% of tests vs 4.5% fleet).