Is the Vauxhall Viva ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 38,474 MOT tests, around 100% of Vauxhall Vivas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 0% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 100% petrol. Every petrol Viva in the data (2015 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 100%
- Likely charged
- 0%
- Depends on the car
- 0%
- MOT tests analysed
- 38,474
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Year and fuel type are a guide. Enter the registration to check that car's own record.
Viva ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Vivas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Likely compliant4,134 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant5,485 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant9,761 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant13,853 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant5,172 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Viva
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
- Petrol (100% of Vivas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Vivas fare at the MOT too: see the Vauxhall Viva MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Vauxhall Viva for London: what the MOT data shows
The Vauxhall Vivas in this data were first registered between 2015 and 2019. 2016 was the most common year, with 13,853 tests (36% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
Every Viva in the data is from a year likely to comply, so age and condition matter more than ULEZ when choosing one. The newest (2019) passed first time 89% of the time at 19,480 miles on average, and the oldest (2015) passed 82% at 39,668 miles.
Whichever year you choose, check the Viva's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.3% of tests); tyres: "malfunctioning or obviously inoperative" (1.6%) and "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (1.3%). The most frequent advisory was "has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure", on 14.3% of tests.
Overall, 85% of Vivas passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 32,047 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Vauxhall models
About this data
Based on 38,474 first MOT tests of the Vauxhall Viva carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 38,474 MOT tests say about the Vauxhall Viva and London's ULEZ.
Is the Vauxhall Viva ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 100% of Vivas on the road are likely compliant and 0% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006).
Which petrol Viva years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Vivas first registered from 2015 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
How can I check if a specific Viva is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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