VAUXHALL VIVA2015 · 1.0L PETROL

The Vauxhall Viva passed its most recent MOT on 16 June 2026 at 115,150 miles, leaving it roadworthy but with minor consumable wear flagged rather than structural failure. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though front brake components now show early wear and the exhaust has developed a minor gas leak since the previous clean tests. Recurring steering and joint issues across the record suggest the car received basic annual upkeep without proactive component renewal. Recorded mileage rose from 12,682 in November 2021 to 38,209 by December 2022, then jumped to 62,654 in November 2023 and 82,989 by June 2025 before the 32,000-mile leap to 115,150 in June 2026. That final year added far more than the prior typical 10,000-mile annual average, indicating heavy recent use. The 2023 and 2025 tests are clean apart from minor tyre and track-rod play, so the earlier life shows light use with sparse but real joint faults. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs and pads closely; the June 2026 tester noted worn but not excessive discs and thinning pads, implying renewal within the next 6 to 12 months. The minor exhaust leak at the manifold or joint needs smoke and gas testing on a ramp. Steering rack inner joint play appeared in December 2022 and near-side track rod end play in June 2025, so check the rack, track rods, and CV boots given the 2021 severely deteriorated constant velocity boots were never re-flagged but may have been repaired silently. Prior owners skipped the CV boot replacements flagged in 2021 until unknown date and ran the rear tyre to the legal edge in 2025, pointing to deferred consumable care. The structural integrity and corrosion record stays clear across all tests, which is a positive against typical Vauxhall rot issues. Verify the 2026 advisories in person before purchase.