2015 Vauxhall Viva · 16,645 MOT tests
2015 Vauxhall Viva reliability
2015 Vauxhall Vivas fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Viva years (16,645 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivas: 15.6%)
- 19.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivas: 15.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 36,680
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,645
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: about average for its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.6% of tests fail here (74% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Viva
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Suspension3.4%
- Brakes2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 3.64%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.51%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.57%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.27%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.07%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.06%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.55%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.25%) · Exhaust mounting defective (5.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.76%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.23%)
Is a 2015 Vauxhall Viva reliable?
2015 Vauxhall Vivas fail 19.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Viva years (16,645 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Viva MOT?
Most often tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (3.64% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.51% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Vauxhall Viva have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2015 Vauxhall Viva shows 36,680 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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