2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Vauxhall Viva MOT pass rate and common faults

13,678 MOT tests in 2024. 80.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.3%
Failed or needed repairs19.7%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,678 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    270 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    175 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  7. Exhaust system: system insecure0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    160 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  3. Suspension4.3%
  4. Lights & electrics4.2%
  5. Brakes3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Steering0.9%

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 structure14.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure7.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.4%

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 2016 Vauxhall Viva?

In 2024, 80.3% of 2016 Vauxhall Viva cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,678 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 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).