2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Vauxhall Viva MOT pass rate and common faults

9,604 MOT tests in 2024. 83.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time83.9%
Failed or needed repairs16.1%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,604 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    180 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    122 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    147 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    112 marked dangerous
  9. Exhaust system: system insecure0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  3. Lights & electrics3.2%
  4. Suspension3.0%
  5. Brakes2.4%
  6. Body & chassis1.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  8. Steering0.4%

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 structure17.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure6.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2017 Vauxhall Viva?

In 2024, 83.9% of 2017 Vauxhall Viva cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,604 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Viva?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 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).