Vauxhall Viva Sl (2016)
2016 Vauxhall Viva Sl
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2016 Vauxhall Viva Sl. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL falls short of the UK average with a 74.2% first-time pass rate against the national benchmark of 80%, suggesting slightly higher-than-average reliability concerns. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort entirely, so you're not looking at safety red flags.
At a median mileage of just over 30,500 miles for an eight-year-old car, these are relatively low-mileage examples, which partially explains the modest failure rate of 0.12 per vehicle. Before buying, request the full MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection to identify any emerging issues early, since the modest pass rate means some wear patterns may not yet be showing up in the test results.
What to check before buying a 2016 Vauxhall Viva Sl
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (76%) | 99 | 97.2% | 0.16 |
| Petrol (24%) | 32 | 3.1% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Vauxhall Viva Sl vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Vauxhall Viva Sl vehicles fall between 19,148 and 47,711 miles.
2016 Vauxhall Viva Sl — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 90 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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