SuspensionMedium
Front lower arm bush wear causing clonks on rough roads
- Typically appears
- 40,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Drive over speed bumps and listen for knocking from the front
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2016 Vauxhall Viva problems
A 2016 Vauxhall Viva is now 10 years old, so an average example has covered around 135,000 miles. An early car in the generation · most of the launch teething issues were still being worked through, so recall completion and dealer rectification history matter. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2016 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
The 2016 Vauxhall Viva is 10 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 135,000 miles. At that mileage 2 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Faults a 2016 example has usually reached
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~135k miles an average 2016 car has covered.
BrakesLow
Rear drum brakes sticking or binding after standing
- Typically appears
- 30,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Check for pulling to one side under gentle braking
Faults that appear at any mileage
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
BodyworkLow
Kerbed alloy wheels and bumper scuffs from new-driver ownership
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Check all four corners and wheel rims closely
ElectricalMedium
Central locking and window switch failures
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test remote locking and every window from both front seats
InteriorMedium
Air conditioning compressor failing to engage
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Run the air con and feel for cold air within a minute
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Check this exact carVauxhall Viva · frequently asked questions
Is the Viva a good first car?
Yes, it is cheap to run and simple, but check for scrapes and kerbed wheels typical of young drivers.
Does it have any known engine problems?
No major issues; the 1.0 three-cylinder is generally durable if oil changes are kept up.
What costs the most to fix?
Air conditioning compressor replacement is the priciest common repair.