2016 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · FN16 BHW

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in October 2025 at 91,920 miles passed with advisories for a minor exhaust flexi-coupling leak and an inoperative nearside registration lamp. This follows a period of clean passes in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that while the car is currently operational, exhaust components are beginning to show age-related fatigue. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,200 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, moving from 32,543 miles in September 2020 to 91,920 miles by late 2025. This consistent interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which helps prevent seal degradation, but the accumulation of nearly 92,000 miles marks a threshold where significant wear and tear is expected on the drivetrain and suspension components. A buyer should focus inspection on the braking and exhaust systems, as these have shown recurring issues. The vehicle failed in 2020 due to worn brake pads and scored discs, and again in 2021 with imbalanced front brakes. These faults suggest the previous owners only addressed components once they reached a point of failure. Furthermore, the progression from a defective exhaust mounting in 2022 to a flexi-coupling leak in 2025 indicates the exhaust system is corroding and will require a close inspection for structural integrity and potential replacement in the near future.