Vauxhall Viva MOT Results

Registered in 2017
87.3% pass rate
from 9,913 tests in 2021
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Viva is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Wipers (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Washers
    • 0.020% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.020% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.010% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.010% fail on View to rear
      • 0.010% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres (47% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.010% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.091% fail on Headlamps (82% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Headlamp (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.061% fail on Horn
      • 0.010% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.050% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.010% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 0.94% fail on Brakes (55% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Brake pads (45% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.081% fail on Brake discs and drums (76% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Brake discs (76% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake performance (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake performance (78% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.050% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.050% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.020% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.010% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.010% fail on Pedal
    • 0.010% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.010% fail on Servos
    • 0.010% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.010% fail on Lever
    • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.010% fail on Servos
    • 0.010% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.010% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.010% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 0.26% fail on Suspension (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.061% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.010% fail on Linkage
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.020% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.020% fail on Shock absorbers (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.010% fail on Springs
      • 0.010% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.010% fail on Coil spring
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.071% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.050% fail on Seats
      • 0.050% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Panel
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
    • 0.030% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.030% fail on Doors
      • 0.020% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
      • 0.010% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
  • 0.17% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (48% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.040% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.010% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.071% fail on Steering
    • 0.071% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.061% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.071% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Seat belts (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Condition (84% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.030% fail on Identification of the vehicle (85% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Registration plates (85% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.020% fail on Road Wheels (87% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Condition
    • 0.010% fail on Attachment
  • 0.010% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Anchorages
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