Vauxhall Viva MOT Results

Registered in 2016
86.3% pass rate
from 13,973 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2016 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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.

  • 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)
    • 0.0072% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.0072% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0072% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0072% fail on Mirrors
  • 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
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.0072% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Direction indicators (41% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.093% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.086% fail on Horn
      • 0.0072% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.036% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.036% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.029% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 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)
    • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0072% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0072% fail on Switch
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes (52% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 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)
      • 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)
    • 0.28% fail on Brake performance (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 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
      • 0.057% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 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
      • 0.0072% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0072% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0072% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.079% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.043% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.036% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.029% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.021% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.0072% fail on Pedal
    • 0.029% fail on Parking brake control (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Lever (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0072% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0072% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0072% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0072% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0072% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0072% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.71% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.014% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0072% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0072% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 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
    • 0.036% fail on Body
      • 0.036% fail on Other body component
    • 0.029% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Doors
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0072% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0072% fail on Door condition
    • 0.029% fail on Seats
      • 0.021% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.0072% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.021% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0072% fail on Hose
      • 0.0072% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0072% fail on System
    • 0.0072% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0072% fail on Bracket
  • 0.43% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 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
      • 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
    • 0.014% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.42% fail on Steering (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 0.0072% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0072% fail on Operation
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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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