2016 Vauxhall Viva · 45,224 MOT tests
2016 Vauxhall Viva reliability
2016 Vauxhall Vivas fail 16.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Viva years (45,224 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivas: 15.6%)
- 16.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivas: 15.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 33,940
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 45,224
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.4% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Viva
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Suspension2.6%
- Brakes2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.14%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.01%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.99%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.98%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.84%) · Exhaust mounting defective (5.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.17%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.3%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.82%)
Is a 2016 Vauxhall Viva reliable?
2016 Vauxhall Vivas fail 16.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Viva years (45,224 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Viva MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.84% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (2.14% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Vauxhall Viva have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Vauxhall Viva shows 33,940 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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