Vauxhall Viva Sl Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Viva Sl reliable? We analysed 692 real MOT tests across 157 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Viva Sl is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Viva Sl.
Vauxhall Viva Sl Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Viva Sl. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Viva Sl Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Viva Sl owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Viva Sl Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Viva Sl MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Vauxhall Viva Sl Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Viva Sl THIS CAR | 97.0% | 692 | 34,409 mi | — yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Mazda 626 LX | 63.3% | 698 | 102,186 mi | 32 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Viva Sl outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Viva Sl has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.0% across 692 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Vauxhall Viva Sl owner drives around 4,238 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.