VAUXHALL VIVA MOT pass rate
86.8% of 50,948 VAUXHALL VIVA MOT tests pass.
The VIVA passes its MOT 86.8% of the time — well above the average across all VAUXHALL models, which sits at 73.5%.
The VAUXHALL VIVA passes its MOT 86.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 90.7% at 3–6 years versus 92.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 90.7% | 10,157 | 26,253 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.8% | 40,686 | 40,189 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 92.4% | 105 | 46,080 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VAUXHALL VIVA
The most common reason the VAUXHALL VIVA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 43.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 43.1% | Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
| Visibility | 27.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 17.6% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 13.8% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.5% | System insecure |
| Steering | 4.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.4% | Badly distorted |
Related VAUXHALL models
- VAUXHALL CORSA — 73.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ASTRA — 73.2% pass rate
- VAUXHALL MOKKA — 78.1% pass rate
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — 75.4% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA — 69.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL VIVARO — 64.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VAUXHALL VIVA?
- 86.8% of VAUXHALL VIVA MOT tests pass, based on 50,948 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VAUXHALL VIVA?
- The most common reason the VAUXHALL VIVA fails its MOT is tyres — present in 43.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Malfunctioning or obviously inoperative".
- Does this show the VAUXHALL VIVA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VAUXHALL service history guide for how to check and keep one.