2017 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · EO17 OCU
2017 Vauxhall Viva (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2017. Recorded mileage 131,684 miles. MOT valid until 14/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VIVA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 999cc
EO17 OCU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 131,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Viva
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
EO17 OCU Mileage History
- 12/02/202019,065 mi
- 23/01/202130,914 mi+11,849 mi
- 08/02/202248,059 mi+17,145 mi
- 15/02/202367,087 mi+19,028 mi
- 10/02/202488,998 mi+21,911 mi
- 10/02/202488,998 mi
- 06/02/2025111,438 mi+22,440 mi
- 12/02/2025111,696 mi+258 mi
- 30/01/2026131,684 mi+19,988 mi
Average of roughly 18,878 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
EO17 OCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Vauxhall Viva (EO17 OCU) between February 2020 and January 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Common Problems: VAUXHALL VIVA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Timing Chain Noise on 1.0 Engine(Moderate)
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine can develop timing chain rattle, particularly on cold starts, if oil changes have been missed or low-grade oil used.
- Clutch Wear and Heavy Pedal Feel(Moderate)
Town-driven Vivas often suffer premature clutch wear due to constant stop-start use. A heavy or high-biting clutch is a sign it has been ridden hard.
- Front Wheel Bearing Noise(Moderate)
The front wheel bearings can develop a growling or humming noise at speed, which gets louder when cornering. A common wear item on lightweight city cars.
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