2017 Vauxhall Viva · 31,941 MOT tests
2017 Vauxhall Viva reliability
2017 Vauxhall Vivas fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Viva years (31,941 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivas: 15.6%)
- 14.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivas: 15.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 28,261
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,941
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.2% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 34% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Viva
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Brakes1.7%
- Suspension1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.12%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.11%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.05%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.99%
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 0.96%
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 (13.72%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.39%) · Exhaust mounting defective (4.03%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.82%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.73%)
Is a 2017 Vauxhall Viva reliable?
2017 Vauxhall Vivas fail 14.6% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Viva years (31,941 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Viva MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.35% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.12% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Vauxhall Viva have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Vauxhall Viva shows 28,261 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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