MOT failure data · 2025
Vauxhall Viva MOT problems
Across every Vauxhall Viva that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative, on 17.23% of failure items. The broadest problem area was tyres at 35.52%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Vauxhall Viva MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | Tyres | 17.23% |
| 2 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 7.9% |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 6.01% |
| 4 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 5.01% |
| 5 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 4.14% |
| 6 | Condition has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | Tyres | 4.07% |
| 7 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 3.28% |
| 8 | Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.25% |
| 9 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 3.21% |
| 10 | Linkage ball joints ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.91% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Vauxhall Viva, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Vauxhall Viva buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Vauxhall Viva?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Vauxhall Viva MOT FAQs
What does a Vauxhall Viva most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Vauxhall Viva cars failing their 2025 MOT was "tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative", appearing on 17.23% of failure items.
Does this mean my Vauxhall Viva will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Vauxhall Viva that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Vauxhall Viva passed 83.08% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Vauxhall Viva's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Vauxhall Viva MOT pass rate · used Vauxhall Viva buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.