Vauxhall Viva MOT Results
Registered in 201686.3% pass rate
from 13,973 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Viva is unusually good or bad.
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6.3% fail on
Visibility
(60% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Wipers (98% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Washers (21% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.0072% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.0072% fail on Windscreen
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0.0072% fail on
View to rear
- 0.0072% fail on Mirrors
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2.2% fail on
Tyres
(43% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Size/type
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2.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(39% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.0072% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.21% fail on
Direction indicators
(41% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Flashing type
(41% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0072% fail on All direction indicators
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0.21% fail on
Flashing type
(41% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Headlamps
(72% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0072% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (55% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Stop lamp (78% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.093% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.086% fail on Horn
- 0.0072% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.036% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.036% fail on Position lamp
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0.029% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(85% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(85% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(85% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.0072% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0072% fail on Switch
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1.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
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1.3% fail on
Brakes
(52% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(49% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(45% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(70% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(45% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Brake performance
(62% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Service brake performance
(47% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Rbt
(46% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.21% fail on
Rbt
(46% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.057% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.057% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.057% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.021% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(91% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.0072% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.0072% fail on
Rbt
- 0.0072% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.0072% fail on
Rbt
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0.21% fail on
Service brake performance
(47% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.079% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.043% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.036% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.029% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.021% fail on Hand lever
- 0.0072% fail on Pedal
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0.029% fail on
Parking brake control
(74% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Lever (70% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.0072% fail on
Low pressure warning
- 0.0072% fail on Air and vacuum systems
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0.0072% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.0072% fail on Brake fluid
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0.0072% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.0072% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.97% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(49% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Suspension
(66% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Suspension arms
(36% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.043% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0072% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.0072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.26% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.086% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.029% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.093% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.029% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.014% fail on
Springs
(99% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Coil springs
(99% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Coil springs
(99% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.0072% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.0072% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.31% fail on
Suspension arms
(36% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Bumpers
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0.036% fail on
Body
- 0.036% fail on Other body component
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0.029% fail on
Transmission
(87% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Drive shafts
(86% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Drive shafts
(86% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Doors
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0.021% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.021% fail on Door condition
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0.0072% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0072% fail on Door condition
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0.021% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.029% fail on
Seats
- 0.021% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.0072% fail on Driver's seat
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0.021% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.0072% fail on Hose
- 0.0072% fail on Pipe
- 0.0072% fail on System
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0.0072% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.0072% fail on Bracket
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0.43% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(49% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(49% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.079% fail on Catalyst emissions (54% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.021% fail on
Compression ignition
(94% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0072% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
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0.39% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.014% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.014% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.42% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(49% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Steering
(57% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Steering linkage components
(80% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Track rod end (93% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Steering play
(3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.0072% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0072% fail on Operation
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0.39% fail on
Steering linkage components
(80% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(53% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.057% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Attachment (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0072% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.036% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Seat belts
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0.086% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(60% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Registration plates (60% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Road Wheels
(66% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Condition
- 0.014% fail on Attachment (90% better than other 2016 cars)
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Vauxhall Viva (2015 - 2019)
Functional and affordable city car, easy to park, well-equipped as standard, flat folding rear seats.