2018 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · SH18 DDY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on May 11, 2026, recorded at 54,669 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive pattern where the owner addresses faults only after a failure or an advisory appears. While the most recent test passed, the advisory for a perished nearside front tyre indicates that the rubber is degrading due to age rather than mileage, suggesting a lack of preventative maintenance regarding rubber-based components. At 54,669 miles over eight years, the car has averaged approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate urban use. The mileage intervals between tests are steady, with roughly 2,100 miles covered between the 2025 and 2026 tests, and 1,700 miles between 2024 and 2025. This low annual mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain, but it often leads to secondary issues like tyre per and brake corrosion if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods. A buyer should scrutinise the braking system and tyre condition. The 2023 test at 46,938 miles flagged a parking brake that only just met efficiency requirements, and the 2024 failure at 50,860 miles identified thin front pads and worn discs. Although these were reportedly replaced, a physical inspection should check for uneven pad wear or sticking calipers. Furthermore, the recurring mentions of tyre perishing and cracking sidewalls in 2023 and 2026 suggest that the current rubber may be reaching the end of its structural life regardless of tread depth, necessitating an immediate check of all sidewalls.