2015 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · SW15 MKU
2015 Vauxhall Viva (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22/06/2015. Recorded mileage 43,936 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2015
- Engine
- 999cc
SW15 MKU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 43,936 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.
SW15 MKU Mileage History
- 08/06/202232,928 mi
- 29/05/202335,212 mi+2,284 mi
- 08/06/202438,946 mi+3,734 mi
- 30/06/202543,936 mi+4,990 mi
Average of roughly 3,597 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SW15 MKU 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 2015 Vauxhall Viva (SW15 MKU) between June 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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