LadaRiva MOT results

In 2025, 76.6% of Lada Riva MOT tests were passed first time, better than the 71.2% for cars of the same age. 4.3% had at least one dangerous defect (5.7% for cars the same age). The typical Lada Riva tested was 34 years old with 33,800 miles. Based on 47 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.

RegisterHow many Lada Riva cars are on the road

First-time pass: 76.6%no defects to fix
Cars the same age: 71.2%first-time pass
Fixed at the test: 4.3%passed after repair
Failed: 19.1%needed a retest
Dangerous defect: 4.3%same age 5.7%
Typical mileage: 33,800at the test

Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

By age at the test

Lada RivaAll cars that age

Age	Tests	First-time pass	All cars	Typical miles
20-29 years	11	81.8%	59.6%	27,900
30-39 years	30	73.3%	71.3%	37,200
40+ years	6	83.3%	82.0%	12,100

Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

Where they’re tested

Colour shows how common the Lada Riva is among cars tested in each area, against its share across Great Britain: 2× means twice as common as usual.

under 0.5×
0.5×–0.8×
0.8×–1.25×
1.25×–2×
2× or more
Fewer than 5 tests
None tested

Postcode area of the garage that did the test, not where the owner lives. Hover over or tap an area for its figures.

Postcode area	Region	Tests	Share	vs all cars	First-time pass
B Birmingham	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
BA Bath	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
CF Cardiff	Wales	fewer than 5	–	–	–
CH Chester	North West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
CV Coventry	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
DY Dudley	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
EH Edinburgh	Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
EX Exeter	South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
FK Falkirk	Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
G Glasgow	Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
IP Ipswich	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
KA Kilmarnock	Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
KT Kingston upon Thames	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
KY Kirkcaldy	Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
LL Llandudno	Wales	fewer than 5	–	–	–
LN Lincoln	East Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
MK Milton Keynes	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
ML Motherwell	Scotland	fewer than 5	–	–	–
NG Nottingham	East Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
NN Northampton	East Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
NP Newport	Wales	fewer than 5	–	–	–
NR Norwich	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
PE Peterborough	East of England	fewer than 5	–	–	–
PO Portsmouth	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
ST Stoke-on-Trent	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
TN Tonbridge	South East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
TS Teesside	North East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
UB Southall	London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
WR Worcester	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
WS Walsall	West Midlands	fewer than 5	–	–	–
YO York	Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–

Region	Tests	Share	vs all cars	First-time pass
Scotland	8	17.0%	3.5×	–
North East	fewer than 5	–	–	–
North West	fewer than 5	–	–	–
Yorkshire and the Humber	fewer than 5	–	–	–
Wales	fewer than 5	–	–	–
West Midlands	9	19.1%	2.5×	–
East Midlands	6	12.8%	3.4×	–
East of England	6	12.8%	2.9×	–
London	fewer than 5	–	–	–
South East	6	12.8%	3.4×	–
South West	fewer than 5	–	–	–

Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

Where they fail

Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.

Lada RivaCars the same age

Lights and electrics10.6%14.9%
Body and structure10.6%7.6%
Suspension8.5%8.8%
Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors)6.4%6.1%
Brakes6.4%9.4%
Emissions and leaks4.3%5.2%
Steering2.1%3.5%
Tyres2.1%2.1%

A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.

Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

Most common failures

The 10 defects that failed Lada Riva tests most often, as a share of all tests.

Failure	Tests	Cars the same age	vs same age	Marked dangerous
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases Body and structure	4.3%	1.4%	3.1×	0.0%
Non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Emissions and leaks	4.3%	1.6%	2.7×	0.0%
Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes	4.3%	1.5%	2.9×	0.0%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors)	4.3%	2.2%	2.0×	0.0%
Attachment: fixing missing Road Wheels	2.1%	0.1%	21×	0.0%
Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension	2.1%	0.9%	2.3×	0.0%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn Suspension	2.1%	0.9%	2.3×	0.0%
Battery(ies): insecure and likely to fall from carrier Lights and electrics	2.1%	0.3%	7.0×	0.0%
Bonnet: cannot be secured in the closed position Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors)	2.1%	0.1%	21×	0.0%
Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body and structure	2.1%	0.9%	2.3×	0.0%

“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.

Great Britain · DVSA MOT tests · 2025

Most common advisories

Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.

Advisory	Tests
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive	12.8%
Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive	10.6%
Integral vehicle structure condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced	8.5%
Brake pads: wearing thin	6.4%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing	6.4%
Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases	6.4%
Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured	6.4%
Coil spring: corroded	4.3%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material	4.3%
Ball joint: ball joint has slight play	2.1%

MOT results for every model