Car statistics
How many Vauxhall Vivas are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 38,153 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 37,254 Vauxhall Vivas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,028 declared off the road (SORN). That is 2.6% fewer than the peak of 38,230 in 2019.
Numbers peaked in 2019 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 6,861 |
| 1995 | 4,748 |
| 1996 | 3,929 |
| 1997 | 3,173 |
| 1998 | 2,575 |
| 1999 | 2,128 |
| 2000 | 1,743 |
| 2001 | 1,503 |
| 2002 | 1,257 |
| 2003 | 1,110 |
| 2004 | 1,023 |
| 2005 | 932 |
| 2006 | 840 |
| 2007 | 779 |
| 2008 | 726 |
| 2009 | 712 |
| 2010 | 703 |
| 2011 | 696 |
| 2012 | 670 |
| 2013 | 682 |
| 2014 | 691 |
| 2015 | 5,710 |
| 2016 | 19,302 |
| 2017 | 28,803 |
| 2018 | 34,049 |
| 2019 | 38,230 |
| 2020 | 38,083 |
| 2021 | 38,054 |
| 2022 | 37,986 |
| 2023 | 37,846 |
| 2024 | 37,614 |
| 2025 | 37,388 |
| 2026 | 37,254 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
The Vauxhall Viva Deluxe has its own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Viva Deluxe | 202 | 106 |
In 2025, 78.6% of Vauxhall Viva MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Vauxhall Vivas tested pass 77.5% of the time, so the Vauxhall Viva does better than average for its age, by 1.1 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 82.2%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Vauxhall Viva | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 84.5% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 76.7% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a Vauxhall Viva fails its MOT, appearing on 45.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.2% of Vauxhall Viva tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 45.7% |
| Visibility | 23.6% |
| Suspension | 21.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 17.2% |
| Brakes | 11.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.7% |
| Steering | 3.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Vauxhall Viva failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative”, on 28.6% of 8,157 failed tests. 44.9% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 28.6% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 14.8% |
| Linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 7.7% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.0% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.0% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.7% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 5.2% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 4.6% |
| Exhaust system insecure Body, chassis, structure | 4.3% |
| Linkage ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 4.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 16.4% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 11.7% |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective Body, chassis, structure | 6.7% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 5.2% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 5.0% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 2.9% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 2.2% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.0% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 1.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
5 years of the Vauxhall Viva, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2018 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (84.3% passed first time) and the 2015 cars worst (72.3%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,195 | 5,117 | 72.3% |
| 2016 | 13,847 | 13,582 | 75.3% |
| 2017 | 9,733 | 9,529 | 80.8% |
| 2018 | 5,443 | 5,364 | 84.3% |
| 2019 | 4,147 | 4,030 | 84.8% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Vauxhall Viva covers 5,145 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 5,210 |
| 8–10 years | 5,130 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Vauxhall Vivas for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 14,038 in 2016. In 2025, 2 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 43 |
| ’02 | 15 |
| ’03 | 5 |
| ’04 | 4 |
| ’05 | 4 |
| ’06 | 8 |
| ’07 | 2 |
| ’08 | 1 |
| ’09 | 1 |
| ’10 | 2 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 5,318 |
| ’16 | 14,038 |
| ’17 | 9,840 |
| ’18 | 5,475 |
| ’19 | 4,097 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 1 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 3 |
| ’24 | 2 |
| ’25 | 2 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 38,012 Vauxhall Vivas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 97.9% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 0.6% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc. The share with an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 97.9%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 901cc to 1,000cc 37,200 licensed | 97.9% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 231 licensed | 0.6% |
| 1,001cc to 1,100cc 224 licensed | 0.6% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 197 licensed | 0.5% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 47 licensed | 0.1% |
| 2,201cc to 2,300cc 26 licensed | 0.1% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 16 licensed | 0.0% |
| Other sizes 71 licensed | 0.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 901–1,000cc | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,001–1,100cc | 1,101–1,200cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0% | 24.5% | 32.3% | 26.8% |
| 2015 | 87.9% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| 2016 | 96.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 97.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 97.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 98.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 98.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 97.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 97.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 97.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 97.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 97.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Vauxhall Viva from 2015 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2015 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 54.3 to 65.7 mpg, with CO2 of 99 to 118 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 54.3–65.7 | 99–118 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 19 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Vauxhall Viva, launched on 22 April 2016.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Vauxhall Viva. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Viva | 37,254 | −0.7% | 1,028 | 181 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 902,410 | −3.2% | 97,804 | 2 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Astra | 527,414 | −9.7% | 94,476 | 8 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 304,093 | +4.1% | 3,804 | 22 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 157,793 | −11.4% | 16,368 | 51 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 38,282 Viva records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 38,153 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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