2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Vauxhall Viva MOT pass rate and common faults

4,042 MOT tests in 2024. 85.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.9%
Failed or needed repairs14.1%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,042 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    64 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    30 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    40 marked dangerous
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    33 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  2. Tyres4.4%
  3. Lights & electrics2.5%
  4. Steering1.6%
  5. Brakes1.3%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.5%

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 structure17.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2019 Vauxhall Viva?

In 2024, 85.9% of 2019 Vauxhall Viva cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,042 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Vauxhall Viva?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Vauxhall Viva reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).