2016 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · CE16 PXP

The vehicle remains in roadworthy condition, though the maintenance trend shows a minor mechanical regression in the most recent inspection. During the test on 2 March 2026 at 47,949 miles, the tester flagged an offside rear service brake binding. While the report noted this was not excessive and allowed for a pass, it represents the first recorded defect in a three-year clean history between 2022 and 2025. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 9,600 miles, representing a significant spike in usage compared to the previous year where it only covered 4,188 miles. Since the most recent test, it has travelled another 1,378 miles. This low overall mileage suggests the drivetrain and suspension have seen light use, though low-mileage can sometimes lead to issues such as brake seizing or perished rubber components due to lack of regular operation. A buyer should specifically inspect the offside rear brake assembly to determine if the binding is caused by a seized caliper piston, a sticking slider pin, or corrosion build-up. Given the vehicle's low mileage, this issue is likely related to inactivity rather than wear and tear. A physical inspection should also verify the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension bushes, as no prior advisories for rust or wear have appeared in the records to date.