MOT statistics · 2023 tests

Vauxhall Viva MOT pass rate, common failures and mileage

In 2023, 89.5% of 38,525 MOT tests on the Vauxhall Viva ended in a pass, 13.0 points above the 76.5% average for all cars.

Pass rate

89.5%

All cars 76.5%

Tests

38,525

Initial MOTs in 2023

Mileage at 8

39k

Median; middle half 27k to 55k

Pass rate and mileage by age

Each row covers the Vauxhall Viva MOT tests at that age. Mileage shows the median and the middle half of odometer readings, from the 25th to the 75th percentile.

Age	Pass rate	Mileage
32,804 tests	94.2%	17,000 · 9k to 25k
44,907 tests	91.8%	21,000 · 13k to 29k
57,734 tests	91.0%	27,000 · 17k to 37k
611,902 tests	89.5%	31,000 · 21k to 43k
79,746 tests	86.7%	37,000 · 25k to 51k
81,432 tests	83.8%	39,000 · 27k to 55k

Viva pass rateAll cars at that ageMiddle half of mileages

Most common MOT failures and advisories

How often each item came up, per 100 MOT tests on the Vauxhall Viva. Advisories are things the tester noted that did not fail the car, often wear that will need attention soon. Follow an item to see what it means and how serious it is.

Failures

Wiper blades

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.3in 100 tests

Tyre pressure warning

A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

1.6in 100 tests

Tyre tread

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.2in 100 tests

Brake pads

A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.0in 100 tests

Tyres

A tyre cords visible or damaged

0.7in 100 tests

Tyres

A tyre seriously damaged

0.7in 100 tests

Warning lights

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

0.6in 100 tests

Exhaust

Exhaust system leaking or insecure

0.6in 100 tests

Advisories and minor defects

Brake pads

A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

5.4in 100 tests

Engine oil leaks

Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

2.5in 100 tests

Wiper blades

Wiper blade defective (minor defect)

2.0in 100 tests

Brake discs

Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured

1.9in 100 tests

Tyre tread

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.3in 100 tests

Brake discs

Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn

1.1in 100 tests

Windscreen

Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (minor defect)

1.0in 100 tests

Track rod ends

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

1.0in 100 tests

What to check on a used Viva

The parts that come up most often in Vauxhall Viva MOTs, and how to look at them on a viewing.

Brake discs and pads
Ask when the discs and pads were last replaced, and look through the wheel for a raised lip on the edge of the disc.
Wipers, washers and windscreen
Run the wipers and washers, and look for chips or cracks in the windscreen, above all in front of the driver.
Oil leaks
Look under the engine and gearbox, and at the ground where the car was parked, for fresh oil.
Warning lights
With the ignition on, every warning light should come on, then go out once the engine is running.
Tyres
Check the tread across the full width of every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts and bulges in the sidewalls.

Check a specific Viva

Fleet averages only go so far. Enter the registration to see that car's own MOT history, mileage record and current condition, free.

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate of the Vauxhall Viva?

In 2023, 89.5% of 38,525 initial MOT tests on the Vauxhall Viva ended in a pass, against 76.5% for all cars and light vans.

What fails most often on a Vauxhall Viva MOT?

The most common failures were wiper blades (3.3 in 100 tests), tyre pressure warning (1.6 in 100 tests), tyre tread (1.2 in 100 tests).

What is a normal mileage for a 8-year-old Vauxhall Viva?

At 8 years old, the median Vauxhall Viva at its MOT had covered 39,000 miles, and the middle half had between 27,000 and 55,000 miles.

What do MOT testers most often advise on a Vauxhall Viva?

The most common advisories were brake pads (5.4 in 100 tests), engine oil leaks (2.5 in 100 tests), wiper blades (2.0 in 100 tests).

Other Vauxhall models

Overall MOT pass rate in 2023. Compare all Vauxhall models or see every make.

Corsa71.3%Astra71.7%Vivaro63.9%Zafira68.1%Mokka79.9%Insignia73.4%Combo66.9%Meriva68.4%Adam77.5%Grandland89.0%Crossland88.2%Movano66.7%Vectra60.7%Viva89.5%Agila68.7%Antara65.4%Astravan62.4%Tigra57.8%

How these figures are made. We counted every initial MOT test (not retests) of cars and light vans in Great Britain in 2023 from the DVSA anonymised MOT dataset, 33,842,940 tests in all. Pass rate is the share of initial tests that ended in a pass, counting faults fixed during the test. Age is whole years from first registration to the test, so a car having its first MOT a few weeks early counts as 2.

Like-for-like pass rates average each model's pass rate at ages 3 to 10 with the same age mix for every model, so a model is not flattered by a young fleet or penalised by an old one. Models are grouped by the first word of the DVSA model name, and names that cover several models are left out.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RegTail's analysis of the DVSA anonymised MOT dataset, 2023 tests.