2017 Vauxhall Viva 1.0L Petrol · WN17 HMZ

A consistently clean MOT record defines this 2017 Vauxhall Viva, with four consecutive passes between 2022 and 2026 and no advisory entries recorded at the most recent test on 12 March 2026. The only items of note across the documented history are two tyre-related advisories: in March 2022 a note was raised for cracking or perishing on both rear tyres, followed by a similar entry in March 2023 for the nearside front tyre. Neither rose to the level of a failure, and no further tyre concerns have been logged since, which suggests the original fitments were replaced in the intervening period and the subsequent tyres have aged within acceptable limits. There is no record of any brake, suspension, exhaust, structural, or lighting defects throughout the five tests captured on file. Against a nine-year age, the recorded mileage of 17,813 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 1,979 miles, which is markedly below typical usage for a vehicle of this type and age. There are no gaps between annual tests and no anomalous jumps in odometer readings, indicating either genuinely light motoring or extended periods where the car was used infrequently. Such low annual mileage generally preserves brake friction material, clutch wear, and drivetrain components, but it can also accelerate perishing of rubber items such as tyres, drive belts, and bushes through prolonged static exposure, and it raises the likelihood of flat-spotted tyres or seized brake caliper slide pins due to infrequent movement. The earlier tyre advisories for perishing are consistent with this pattern. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection points are the tyres themselves. All four tyres should be examined closely for sidewall cracking, tread depth, and any flat-spotting, and the age of the current set should be established, as rubber older than five years can deteriorate regardless of remaining tread. On a test drive, listen for any uneven tyre noise at low speed that could indicate flat spots, and check that the steering pulls neither left nor right under steady throttle, which would suggest uneven sidewall stiffness or pressures that have dropped from standing. The brakes should also be exercised firmly from speed to confirm a firm pedal and straight-line stopping, given the low usage, and the handbrake should be applied on an incline to confirm it holds without excessive travel, as rear brake mechanisms can seize on lightly used cars. Finally, with no recorded MOT failures to guide specific component checks, a thorough under-bonnet inspection for perished coolant hoses, perished auxiliary drive belts, and any signs of oil seepage from the engine and gearbox is sensible to confirm the longer-term effects of low annual mileage.