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2017 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · TL55 TEX

TL55 TEX

2017 Vauxhall Viva (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 23,899 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL VIVA
Year / Origin
2017
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
23,899 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The current roadworthiness status of this Vauxhall Viva is excellent, as evidenced by a clean pass on 26 February 2026 at 23,899 miles. The vehicle exhibits a remarkably stable maintenance trend, having cleared five consecutive MOT tests without a single advisory or failure recorded. This consistent record of defect-free inspections suggests that the vehicle has been subjected to diligent upkeep and has not suffered from the recurring mechanical or structural issues often associated with this model’s chassis and suspension components. The vehicle has covered a total of 23,899 miles over its nine-year lifespan, averaging approximately 2,655 miles per annum. This low-mileage profile is consistent across the documented history, with steady increments recorded between the 7,143 miles logged in November 2021 and the most recent test. There are no concerning gaps in the testing timeline, indicating that the car has remained in regular use rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which helps mitigate the risks of seized brake calipers, perished rubber seals, or battery degradation typically seen in long-term storage cases. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the consumable items that do not always appear on MOT certificates, such as the age and cracking of the tyre sidewalls and the remaining friction material on the brake pads. Given the low mileage, the original suspension bushes and coil springs should remain in good order, but a visual check for surface corrosion on the subframe and exhaust system is still prudent. The absence of historical advisories indicates a well-maintained example, though a comprehensive check of the service history for engine oil changes remains essential to ensure the longevity of the drivetrain.
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TL55 TEX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
  • 23,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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TL55 TEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Oct 2026, 01:17
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Vauxhall Viva (TL55 TEX) between November 2021 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

TL55 TEX Mileage History

  1. 25/11/20217,143 mi
  2. 28/03/202312,850 mi+5,707 mi
  3. 14/03/202416,136 mi+3,286 mi
  4. 20/03/202520,769 mi+4,633 mi
  5. 26/02/202623,899 mi+3,130 mi

Average of roughly 3,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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93
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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