Vauxhall Viva (2016)
2016 Vauxhall Viva
CarHunch analysed 13,939 real MOT records for the 2016 Vauxhall Viva. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Vauxhall Viva is more reliable than average, with an 87.9% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%. Nearly one in five vehicles (19.8%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth taking seriously during your pre-purchase inspection.
These cars are running relatively low mileage for their age—a median of just under 30,000 miles—which suggests they're mostly urban runabouts rather than motorway miles. The average 1.1 failures and 6.6 advisories per test indicate routine wear items rather than structural problems, so budget for regular maintenance but don't expect major surprises; get a full inspection report before purchase and pay particular attention to any history of braking or suspension work.
What to check before buying a 2016 Vauxhall Viva
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 13,937 | 87.9% | 1.1 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Vauxhall Viva 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 vehicles fall between 20,050 and 41,067 miles.
2016 Vauxhall Viva — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,320 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Vauxhall Viva
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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33.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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29.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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25.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18.1%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.8%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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16.5%
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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