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2017 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · BC17 JMU

BC17 JMU

2017 Vauxhall Viva (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2017. Recorded mileage 24,978 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VIVA
Year / Origin
2017 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 22/06/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
24,978 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the latest MOT data. The most recent test on 29 May 2025 at 24,978 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all legal standards. While a failure was recorded earlier on 24 May 2024, the immediate pass on the same day suggests that the identified issue was rectified promptly without a recurring mechanical trend. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,775 miles per year. Data from June 2022 at 18,671 miles to May 2025 at 24,978 miles shows a consistent but minimal usage of roughly 1,400 miles annually. This low-frequency use typically implies less wear on the drivetrain, engine components, and suspension bushings. However, long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components or surface corrosion on brake discs if the vehicle is not subjected to regular operation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on signs of low-mileage storage. Check for flat-spotting on tyres and pitting on the brake rotors, despite the clean MOT history. Because the car has covered few distances, verify the condition of the fluids and check for any perished hoses that may have aged during periods of inactivity. The May 2024 failure is not detailed in the provided record, so confirming the nature of that specific repair would be prudent to ensure it was not a component that is prone to early failure.

BC17 JMU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
  • 24,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

BC17 JMU Mileage History

  1. 13/06/202218,671 mi
  2. 13/06/202322,640 mi+3,969 mi
  3. 24/05/202423,593 mi+953 mi
  4. 24/05/202423,593 mi
  5. 29/05/202524,978 mi+1,385 mi

Average of roughly 2,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BC17 JMU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Vauxhall Viva (BC17 JMU) between June 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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