2016 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · LC66 EYW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a recurring pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in December 2025 at 74,602 miles identified wear on both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes. While the vehicle passed, these defects represent a progression of mechanical wear seen in previous years. The overall trend suggests that the owner tends to address faults only when they trigger a failure or advisory during annual inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage, moving from 29,196 miles in October 2019 to 74,602 miles by late 2025. This regularity suggests the car has been used regularly, which generally helps prevent internal components from seizing, though the 11,000-mile gap covered between November 2023 and December 2025 shows that components are reaching their service limits between test intervals. A buyer should perform a close inspection of the front suspension and exhaust system. The record shows persistent issues with the exhaust flexi-neck and mounting, dating back to 2023 and 2024, which can lead to increased emissions failures if not fully replaced. The failure in October 2024 regarding thin front brake pads and pitted discs indicates that the braking system was neglected until reaching a critical state. You must also check the front tyre alignment, as previous records specifically noted inner-edge wear in both 2020 and 2023, which often points to incorrect geometry or worn shock absorbers.