2016 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · CX16 YSE

The 2016 Vauxhall Viva presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 8 May 2025 at 42,515 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of satisfactory annual examinations since 2022. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration and no outstanding advisories across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 42,515 miles against a ten-year lifespan, equating to circa 4,250 miles per year. The DVSA data charts steady low use: 25,688 miles on 19 May 2022, 31,336 on 19 May 2023, 36,698 on 20 May 2024, and 42,515 on 8 May 2025. Annual increments of roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles confirm light operation. The sole anomaly is a failed entry logged on 19 May 2022 at 25,688 miles carrying no defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same date at identical mileage, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Given the absence of advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, the record implies conscientious upkeep by prior keepers. Low mileage and a standing tendency can still mask perished rubber components or seized calipers unseen by the tester. A buyer should physically verify tyre sidewall condition, underbody structural integrity for trapped moisture corrosion, and freedom of the braking system after prolonged idle periods. The clean MOT sequence reduces upfront risk but does not substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. Confirm service history matches the low annual use and check for intermittent faults not captured in the annual test cycle.