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VAUXHALL VIVA Common
As of 2026 Q1, 38,978 VAUXHALL VIVAs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 39,813 in 2019 Q4 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 835 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 38,978 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the VIVA
The Vauxhall Viva is a small family car that was produced by Vauxhall in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979. These were designated the HA, HB and HC series. The Viva was introduced a year after Vauxhall's fellow General Motors company Opel launched the Opel Kadett A. Both cars were a result of the same General Motors project sharing the same floorpan and engine construction. A major difference was the use of metric measurements for the Opel and Imperial units for the Vauxhall. The cars are visually similar, however few components are interchangeable. A van version was also produced...
VAUXHALL VIVA — questions & answers
How many VAUXHALL VIVA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 38,978 VAUXHALL VIVA were still registered in the UK — 37,879 licensed and on the road, plus 1,099 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VAUXHALL VIVA rare?
The VAUXHALL VIVA is common, with 38,978 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VAUXHALL VIVA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VAUXHALL VIVA on UK roads fell by 155 (0.4%).
What fuel do most VAUXHALL VIVA use?
Most VAUXHALL VIVA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the VAUXHALL VIVA peak?
The VAUXHALL VIVA peaked at 39,813 registered in 2019 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.