2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Vauxhall Viva MOT pass rate and common faults

5,031 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.7%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,031 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative6.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    120 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    58 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    53 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres12.5%
  2. Suspension5.8%
  3. Lights & electrics5.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  5. Brakes3.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure7.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Vauxhall Viva?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2015 Vauxhall Viva cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,031 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Vauxhall Viva?

The most common failure reasons were tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Vauxhall Viva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).