2017 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · PJ67 LGL

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a slight shift toward developing exhaust and rubber component issues. While the recent test in October 2025 at 36,384 miles passed, it identified a minor front exhaust flexi-leak and a perished nearside rear tyre. This represents a progression from the 2024 test, which flagged a defective exhaust mounting and a worn suspension arm bush. The history suggests that age-related degradation of rubber parts is beginning to manifest despite the low mechanical mileage. At 36,384 miles, this nine-year-old Viva has been driven sparingly, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage pattern explains the premature wear of tyres and rubber perishing seen between 2023 and 2025. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with intervals of roughly 5,000 miles between annual tests, though the recurring failures regarding tyre tread and brake pads in late 2022 indicate that basic consumable maintenance was occasionally neglected until the MOT interval arrived. A buyer must inspect the front suspension system closely, as the worn arm bush noted in 2024 indicates the start of potential component failure. The recurring exhaust issues, from defective mounts to the current flexi-leak, require a physical check to ensure no deeper corrosion is present. Given the history of perished and worn tyres across the last three tests, all tyres should be inspected for sidewall cracking, as the low annual mileage often leads to rubber drying out before the tread wears away.