2017 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · LT17 OOC

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness of Pass, but the maintenance history reveals a clear deterioration trend. The most recent test on 2026-04-08 was passed at 28,254 miles, yet subsequent tests in 2025, 2024, and 2023 have all failed, with the most recent failing test occurring in April 2024 at 18,904 miles. This sequence of failures indicates that the vehicle has not undergone basic upkeep since the 2024 test, leading to a progressive loss of roadworthiness. The pattern of failure is not random but correlates directly with the vehicle's age and mileage, suggesting that basic maintenance was skipped for approximately nine years. The mileage accumulation is significant and uneven, creating a gap between the 2026 test and the 2024 test. The vehicle accumulated only 1,350 miles between the 2025 and 2024 tests, which is relatively low compared to the 1,350 miles gained since the 2024 test, but it is still a substantial gap that suggests the vehicle has been parked or driven infrequently for over a year. This gap in recorded mileage is a key indicator that the car is likely sitting in a storage yard rather than being actively maintained on the road, as the wear on components like suspension and brakes has not been addressed in the past. Given the recurring faults, particularly the thin brake pads and the cracked or perishing rear tyre, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to verify the condition of these specific components. The lack of a rear tyre crack and the thin brake pads are not minor consumables; they represent structural integrity issues that could lead to catastrophic failure if the vehicle is not serviced immediately. The tester flagged the rear tyre as slightly damaged and the brake pad as wearing thin, which are critical findings that must be confirmed by a professional inspector before the vehicle can be sold.