2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Vauxhall Viva MOT pass rate and common faults

5,436 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,436 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    139 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    67 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    71 marked dangerous
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    83 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  3. Lights & electrics2.4%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Steering1.1%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

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 structure20.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure3.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.2%

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 2018 Vauxhall Viva?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2018 Vauxhall Viva cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,436 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Vauxhall Viva?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Vauxhall Viva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).