2019 Vauxhall Viva · 10,538 MOT tests
2019 Vauxhall Viva reliability
2019 Vauxhall Vivas fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Viva years (10,538 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivas: 15.6%)
- 12.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivas: 15.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 18,740
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,538
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 1% of tests fail here (497% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Vauxhall Viva
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.4%
- Tyres3.1%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Steering1%
- Brakes1%
- Suspension0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5%
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 0.82%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 0.76%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.65%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.63%
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 0.54%
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 (10.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.31%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.2%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.6%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (1.56%)
Is a 2019 Vauxhall Viva reliable?
2019 Vauxhall Vivas fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Viva years (10,538 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Vauxhall Viva MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.82% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (0.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Vauxhall Viva have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Vauxhall Viva shows 18,740 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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