VAUXHALL VIVA (2019)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 5,988 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests (2024)
5,988
Avg Mileage
25,142 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2019 VAUXHALL VIVA reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VAUXHALL brand average of 84%.
At 5 years old, 91% of VAUXHALL VIVAs from 2019 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 5,988 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 25,142 miles.
How does the 2019 VAUXHALL VIVA compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2019 VAUXHALL VIVA has 25,142 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.
How much does a 2019 VAUXHALL VIVA cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
VAUXHALL VIVA by Year
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About the 2019 VAUXHALL VIVA
The 2019 VAUXHALL VIVA is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 5,988 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2019, the average MOT pass rate is 90%, and this model beats that benchmark.
With an average of 25,142 miles at 5 years old, VAUXHALL VIVA owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.
2019 VAUXHALL VIVA Fuel Costs
The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2019 VAUXHALL VIVA?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
VAUXHALL VIVA Reliability Trend
Newer VAUXHALL VIVAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Buying a Used 2019 VAUXHALL VIVA
At 5 years old, the VAUXHALL VIVA offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. With 5,988 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.
Alternatives to the 2019 VAUXHALL VIVA
If reliability is your priority, there's one similar car with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- FORD FIESTA (2018) 90% pass rate (-1%) from 157,746 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2017) 86% pass rate (-5%) from 100,176 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2017) 82% pass rate (-9%) from 90,285 tests
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (2019) 92% pass rate (+1%) from 89,653 tests