2018 Vauxhall Viva · 17,912 MOT tests
2018 Vauxhall Viva reliability
2018 Vauxhall Vivas fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Viva years (17,912 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivas: 15.6%)
- 13.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivas: 15.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 22,055
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,912
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.1% of tests fail here (98% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Viva
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.1%
- Tyres4.2%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Brakes1.2%
- Steering0.7%
- Suspension0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.7%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tear from structural failure 0.8%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.8%
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 0.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.74%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.93%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.04%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.7%) · Exhaust mounting defective (1.66%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.6%)
Is a 2018 Vauxhall Viva reliable?
2018 Vauxhall Vivas fail 13.1% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Viva years (17,912 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Viva MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.7% of tests), tyre tear from structural failure (0.8% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Vauxhall Viva have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Vauxhall Viva shows 22,055 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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