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Vauxhall Viva SD16XVJ — MOT history, mileage and tax

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2016 Vauxhall Viva

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At a glance

This black 2016 Vauxhall Viva has passed 4 of its 8 first-attempt MOT tests; 2016 Vivas tested in 2025 passed 75.3% of first attempts. Its most recent test, on 26 September 2026, was a pass at retest, 4 days after a fail for engine mil inoperative or indicates a and the wipers or washers. Mileage of 79,797 is above three-quarters of 2016 Vivas tested in 2025.

DVSA record · 7 Oct 2026DVLA fields (tax, ULEZ, CO2, recalls) not loaded yet
Year
2016
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Black
Engine
999cc
CO2
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Euro status
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1 Vehicle identity

Registration
SD16XVJ
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Viva
Year
2016
First registered
31 Mar 2016
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
999cc
Colour
Black
CO2
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Euro status
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Marked for export
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Wheel plan
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Type approval
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V5C issued
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Vehicle age
10 yr 6 mo
Registration area
Scotland

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
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Tax due
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Annual road tax
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MOT status
Valid (as at 27 Sep 2026)
MOT expiry
25 Sep 2027
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
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Outstanding recall
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First used date
31 Mar 2016
Manufacture date
31 Mar 2016

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

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Brakes

Advisory, 26 Sept 2026: Brake fluid ageing. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 22 Sept 2026: Brake fluid ageing. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 20 Sept 2025: The front brake pads are worn very close to minimum thickness. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 19 Sept 2025: The front brake pads are worn very close to minimum thickness. Recorded at 2 tests.

Typical UK garage price for brake pad replacement: £100–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Tyres

Major item, 22 Sept 2026: Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. Recorded at 2 tests. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Major item, 19 Sept 2025: Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. Recorded at 2 tests. The car passed a retest the same day.

Advisory, 26 Sept 2026: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 22 Sept 2026: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. Recorded at 2 tests.

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Exhaust & emissions

Advisory, 26 Sept 2026: The front exhaust mounting bracket has corroded off. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 22 Sept 2026: The front exhaust mounting bracket has corroded off. Recorded at 2 tests.

Critical

Lamps & visibility

Major item, 22 Sept 2026: Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Advisory, 26 Sept 2026: Nearside Front washers have 50% which do not provide liquid. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 26 Sept 2026: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 26 Sept 2026: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured. Recorded at 2 tests.

3 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for lamp or bulb replacement: £30–£200. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Structure & corrosion

Advisory, 26 Sept 2026: Nearside Lower outer sill along its length is damaged. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 22 Sept 2026: Nearside Lower outer sill along its length is damaged. Recorded at 2 tests.

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Engine – oil

Advisory, 26 Sept 2026: Slight engine oil leak. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 22 Sept 2026: Slight engine oil leak. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 20 Sept 2025: There is an engine oil leak present. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 19 Sept 2025: There is an engine oil leak present. Recorded at 2 tests.

Typical UK garage price for oil sump or gasket repair: £130–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

Critical

Other

Major item, 22 Sept 2026: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)). Recorded at 2 tests. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Major item, 19 Sept 2025: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)). Recorded at 2 tests. The car passed a retest the same day.

No recent issue

Suspension & steering

Nothing recorded against this in the last two years of tests.

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4 How it compares with other 2016 Vivas

Against every Vauxhall Viva first used in 2016 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (13,758 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

MeasureThis carTypical 2016 VivaWhat it means
Pass rate, first attempts4 of 8 (50%)75.3% in 2025Lower than the group figure
Fails, first attempts4 of 820.1% of first testsLower than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)34.6% of first tests3 on this record
Mileage at its latest test (26 Sept 2026)79,797 miles43,395 (middle half 29,426–60,068)Above the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)2 of 843.2% of first testsLower than the group figure

"Typical" is every Vauxhall Viva first used in 2016, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car.

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  1. On this carBrakes. advisory recorded in the last two years (2021, 2022, 2025, 2026). Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on a test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
  2. On this carTyres. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2022, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  3. On this carExhaust & emissions. advisory recorded in the last two years (2026). Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
  4. On this carLamps & visibility. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2019, 2026). Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.
  5. On this carStructure & corrosion. advisory recorded in the last two years (2026). Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion.
  6. On this carEngine – oil. advisory recorded in the last two years (2025, 2026). Worth looking under the car and around the engine for fresh oil, and asking when it was last serviced.
  7. On this carOther. major item recorded in the last two years (2025, 2026). Worth asking the seller about this item and having it looked at during an inspection.
  8. Nothing recentSuspension & steering. A top failure area for 2016 Vivas. Nothing on this car’s record. Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.

This car vs what 2016 Vivas usually fail on

Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative37.3%this car: tyres items recorded 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively13.1%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2019, 2026
Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%this car: nothing in this area on record
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.0%this car: exhaust & emissions items recorded 2026
Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid5.6%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2019, 2026

Bars: share of 2016 Viva first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

More on this year of Viva: 2016 Vauxhall Viva MOT statistics · all Viva years · Vauxhall

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5 MOT history

Tests passed8 of 12
Tests failed4
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year9,000 mi
Pass rate67%
First mileage12,747 mi (as at 15 Apr 2019)
Last mileage79,797 mi (as at 26 Sep 2026)
Years on record7.4 yr
Colour at last MOTBlack

Test history

Pass 26 Sep 2026 79,797 mi Expiry 25 Sep 2027
  • Brake fluid ageing Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front washers have 50% which do not provide liquid Advisory
  • Nearside Lower outer sill along its length is damaged Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) Advisory
  • Slight engine oil leak Advisory
  • The front exhaust mounting bracket has corroded off Advisory
Fail 22 Sep 2026 79,700 mi
  • Brake fluid ageing Advisory
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front washers have 50% which do not provide liquid Advisory
  • Nearside Lower outer sill along its length is damaged Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Major — failed
  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) Advisory
  • Slight engine oil leak Advisory
  • The front exhaust mounting bracket has corroded off Advisory
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Major — failed
Pass 20 Sep 2025 67,749 mi Expiry 22 Sep 2026
  • The front brake pads are worn very close to minimum thickness Advisory
  • There is an engine oil leak present Advisory
Fail 19 Sep 2025 67,749 mi
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Major — failed
  • The front brake pads are worn very close to minimum thickness Advisory
  • There is an engine oil leak present Advisory
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Major — failed
Pass 20 Sep 2024 55,540 mi Expiry 22 Sep 2025
  • The offside front tyre tread is worn low Advisory
Pass 22 Sep 2023 44,536 mi Expiry 22 Sep 2024

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 31,636 mi Expiry 22 Sep 2023
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 - 2mm advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Fail 22 Sep 2022 31,635 mi
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 - 2mm advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Dangerous Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Failed
Pass 20 Aug 2021 22,630 mi Expiry 19 Aug 2022
  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
Pass 4 Jul 2020 16,281 mi Expiry 3 Jul 2021

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 12,747 mi Expiry 14 Oct 2020

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 12,747 mi
  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced blade (3.4 (b) (ii)) Fixed during test
  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced blade (3.4 (b) (ii)) Fixed during test

MOT data sourced from DVSA, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. DVSA bulk record as of 27 Sep 2026. DVLA-only fields (tax status, tax due, annual road tax, ULEZ/CO2/Euro status, export marker, wheel plan, type approval, V5C date, recalls) are not loaded until someone presses "Check latest from DVLA & DVSA". Sections 3 and 4 are SortedCars’ arithmetic on the same public record and on DVSA test statistics; they describe the record, not the car’s condition, and are not advice about buying it. Always have a used car inspected before you buy. Check the official record at GOV.UK: check MOT history.

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