Vauxhall Viva Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Genuinely worth confirming first: drivetrain and left/right side both affect which rear spring fits.

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A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly

On the Vauxhall Viva, the typical failure pattern here is gradual sag over months, barely noticeable beyond a marginally lower stance, followed by a sudden break at the coil's end with an audible clunk. If one rear corner appears to be sitting lower than the other, that's worth investigating.

Before you buy: drivetrain, trim, and left/right side all affect spring rate and fitment. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Vauxhall Viva Rear Springs: Watch: Replacing It

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This video shows a closely related car on the same platform, so the spring seats and fixings can differ slightly on yours.

Vauxhall Viva Rear Springs reference plate

OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — rear coil springs (aftermarket) Monroe SP4448 / Sachs 994897

Accuracy note: Covers the Vauxhall Viva (2015-2019) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Rear coil springs are sold as a pair for the axle and should be replaced as a pair, because a new spring beside a tired one leaves the car sitting unevenly. The right spring depends on the engine and gearbox, the suspension type (standard, sport or heavy-duty) and, on some cars, the body style. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand with the fitment details the catalogue gives; carmakers rarely publish the genuine number against these, so match a genuine spring against your VIN if you want a guaranteed fit. genuinely worth knowing: rear springs are sold in left/right pairs matched to a specific rate marking — confirm the marking on your existing spring rather than assuming from trim alone.

Rear coil springs (aftermarket)	Monroe SP4448 (278 mm); Sachs 994897 (standard, 280 mm); Suplex 23656 (standard, 280 mm); Lesjöfors 4263521
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine spring varies by engine, suspension type and body style, so order it against your VIN
Front-wheel drive, standard rate	Genuinely a different spring from the AWD version below — confirm drivetrain and side before ordering
AWD	A genuinely different spring from the front-wheel-drive version, reflecting the different rear axle layout

Fitting the Vauxhall Viva's rear springs one at a time tends to backfire: pairing a fresh spring with a sagged original on the other side leaves the car sitting unevenly and biases handling to one side.

Vauxhall Viva Rear Springs: What It Does

The Vauxhall Viva's rear coil spring carries the weight of the car's back end and takes the first hit from any bump, working alongside — not instead of — the shock absorber. Once it sags or breaks, expect a lower ride height, possible headlight aim issues, and in severe cases, an MOT failure.

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Vauxhall Viva Rear Springs: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Springs Guide for symptoms of a failing spring, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.

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