2016 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · RO16 YSM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 74,780 miles passed with only a minor advisory for a broken front exhaust bracket, this followed a significant failure in November 2024 where the car failed multiple safety-critical points. The trend appears stable in the immediate term, but the recurring nature of wear-related defects suggests the previous owner only addressed faults once they reached the threshold of MOT failure. At 74,780 miles, the car has averaged approximately 7,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a decade-old-city vehicle. The mileage accumulation is consistent across intervals, with roughly 7,000 miles driven between December 2023 and November 2024, and another 8,600 miles covered between November 2024 and December 2025. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from extreme stress, but it does explain the gradual degradation of rubber components like bushes and brake hardware. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the November 2024 failure flagged perishing lower arm bushes on both sides. Although it passed the following year, these components often lead to uneven tyre wear, which is evidenced elsewhere. The 2022 record showing bald inner edges on the offside front suggests that alignment issues are causing premature tyre degradation. A professional alignment check is necessary to ensure the current tyres are not being destroyed rapidly. The braking system requires close scrutiny following the 2024 failure due to thin pads and worn discs. While these were likely replaced before the subsequent pass, the buyer should check for any binding calipers or uneven pad wear. Furthermore, since the tyre pressure monitoring system was reported as inoperative in late 2024, the buyer must verify this has been rectified, as a malfunctioning sensor leaves the driver without warning of sudden pressure loss.