2016 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · GC16 CVU
2016 Vauxhall Viva (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2016. Recorded mileage 37,173 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
GC16 CVU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
- 37,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Viva
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
GC16 CVU Mileage History
- 02/04/202224,477 mi
- 01/04/202326,890 mi+2,413 mi
- 11/06/202430,620 mi+3,730 mi
- 10/06/202537,173 mi+6,553 mi
Average of roughly 3,980 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GC16 CVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Viva (GC16 CVU) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VAUXHALL VIVA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Timing Chain Noise on 1.0 Engine(Moderate)
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine can develop timing chain rattle, particularly on cold starts, if oil changes have been missed or low-grade oil used.
- Clutch Wear and Heavy Pedal Feel(Moderate)
Town-driven Vivas often suffer premature clutch wear due to constant stop-start use. A heavy or high-biting clutch is a sign it has been ridden hard.
- Front Wheel Bearing Noise(Moderate)
The front wheel bearings can develop a growling or humming noise at speed, which gets louder when cornering. A common wear item on lightweight city cars.
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