Vauxhall Viva Fog Lights: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the Viva, the rear fog only works under specific conditions many owners don't realise — worth checking before assuming a genuine fault.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — aftermarket Valeo 088044 / Valeo 088045
| Fog light, passenger side (LH / nearside) — aftermarket | Hella 1N0 354 826-011 (H10, with bulb); Hella 1N0 354 824-011 (H10, with bulb); Valeo 088044 (H11, with bulb); Valeo 087597 (H1, with bulb); Valeo 047451 (LED); Hella 1NA 354 993-011 (H3, without bulb) |
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| Fog light, driver's side (RH / offside) — aftermarket | Hella 1N0 354 826-021 (H10, with bulb); Hella 1N0 354 681-021 (H10); Valeo 088045 (H11, with bulb); Valeo 087598 (H1, with bulb); Valeo 047452 (LED) |
| Bulb types | H10; H11; H1; H3; H16; LED |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine units against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Several lamp types are listed, so match the fitted lamp; no cornering function is mentioned. |
Before Assuming a Fault: Check the Activation Conditions First
A genuinely common source of "my rear fog light doesn't work" confusion is worth ruling out first: on many Vauxhalls, the rear fog light will only illuminate when the engine is running, the headlights are switched to dipped beam (not just sidelights), and the fog switch is then pressed — simply having sidelights on and pressing the switch isn't enough, even though it might seem like it should be. If your rear fog genuinely isn't working, confirm you're testing it with all three conditions met before assuming a fault exists at all.
Vauxhall Viva Fog Lights: Rarely Used, Easy to Forget About Until Needed
Because the Vauxhall Viva's fog lights spend most of the year switched off, a developing fault is easy to miss entirely — right up until the one genuinely foggy commute where you actually need them and discover they don't work.
Vauxhall Viva Fog Lights: Watch: Replacing It
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Vauxhall Viva Fog Lights: What It Does
Front fog lights are angled and positioned to illuminate the road surface in low visibility conditions without creating the glare a standard headlight beam would in fog. Some higher trims of the Viva integrate fog lights into the same housing as cornering lights or daytime running lights, which affects both the part number and the complexity of any repair.
Fitment & Compatibility
Vauxhall Viva Fog Lights: Generations & Fog Light Type
| Standard trims | Halogen fog light bulb as standard |
|---|---|
| Higher trims, later model years | LED fog lights become available further up the range, genuinely a different assembly and connector from the halogen units on lower trims |
Not every trim level of the Viva comes with fog lights fitted as standard, and the housing design often differs between trims that have them integrated with other lighting functions and those with a standalone unit. Always confirm your specific trim's fitment before ordering. Whether you're sourcing a replacement fog lights for your Vauxhall Viva from a dealer, specialist, or online marketplace, always check compatibility against your registration or VIN before buying, and confirm you're ordering the correct side — driver's side (RH in the UK) or passenger side (LH in the UK) — since these are not interchangeable.
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Vauxhall Viva Fog Lights: Common Faults, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Fog Lights Guide for common faults to check for (including exactly what fails an MOT), how easy this job is to DIY, and aftermarket advice.
More Vauxhall Fog Lights
The same part, covered across other Vauxhall models.