2017 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · FD17 WKF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 51,293 miles, it failed that same inspection due to multiple faults including a tyre pressure monitoring system and a gearbox oil leak. The transition from a clean record in previous years to multiple mechanical advisories suggests that the owner is now only addressing issues as they fail inspection rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistently low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The data shows steady intervals between tests, moving from 24,512 miles in November 2022 to 34,000 miles in November 2023. However, the jump of 8,400 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates a recent increase in usage. This low-mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components through age, which aligns with the recurring tyre issues noted in the record. A buyer must inspect the gearbox for signs of active weeping, as the tester flagged a non-excessive oil leak in the 2025 test. The recurring mention of perishing rear tyres across both 2024 and 2025 indicates that the rubber is failing due to age and dry rot rather than just tread wear. The malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system also requires verification of a repair, as this was a point of failure. Additionally, the uneven wear noted on the front tyres in 2024 warrants a check of the front alignment and suspension bushes to ensure they are not prematurely worn.