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2017 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · LS17 ACU

LS17 ACU

2017 Vauxhall Viva (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 18,187 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VIVA
Year / Origin
2017 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
18,187 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean record in recent testing. The most recent MOT conducted on 11 March 2026 at 18,187 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory requirements. Following a single failure in March 2024, the vehicle has consistently passed its annual inspections without any mechanical or structural advisories to raise concern. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2025, the car covered only 2,171 miles, suggesting short-distance use or long periods of inactivity. A slight increase in usage occurred between March 2025 and 2026, where 4,254 miles were clocked in the year. While low mileage generally implies less wear on the drivetrain and suspension, it also increases the risk of age-related degradation if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended intervals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage storage, such as flat spots on tyres, surface corrosion on brake discs, and perished rubber bushings or wiper blades. Because the record shows no recurring mechanical faults or rust-related failures, the structural integrity of the chassis appears sound based on the data provided. The failure in March 2024 was resolved immediately as evidenced by the subsequent pass the following day, and the lack of ongoing advisories suggests the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a high standard.
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LS17 ACU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
  • 18,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LS17 ACU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 23:49
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Vauxhall Viva (LS17 ACU) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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LS17 ACU Mileage History

  1. 30/03/202311,762 mi
  2. 18/03/202412,439 mi+677 mi
  3. 19/03/202412,439 mi
  4. 06/03/202513,933 mi+1,494 mi
  5. 11/03/202618,187 mi+4,254 mi

Average of roughly 2,179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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