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Vauxhall Viva VF16LDA — MOT history, mileage and tax

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2016 Vauxhall Viva

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At a glance

This purple 2016 Vauxhall Viva has passed 5 of its 9 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 with 3 advisories, a damaged front tyre. Mileage of 95,148 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
Purple
Engine
999cc
CO2
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Euro status
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1 Vehicle identity

Registration
VF16LDA
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Viva
Year
2016
First registered
28 Jul 2016
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
999cc
Colour
Purple
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 2 mo
Registration area
Worcester

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
28 Jul 2016
Manufacture date
28 Jul 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.

Critical

Brakes

Major item, 15 Sept 2026: Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Dangerous item, 15 Sept 2026: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Advisory, 27 Aug 2025: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

Advisory, 27 Aug 2025: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin.

2 more in the full MOT history below.

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, 15 Sept 2026: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Major item, 15 Sept 2026: Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. Recorded at 2 tests. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Dangerous item, 15 Sept 2026: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Major item, 27 Aug 2025: Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. Recorded at 2 tests. The car passed a retest the same day.

10 more in the full MOT history below.

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Structure & corrosion

Advisory, 27 Aug 2025: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe in poor condition.

Advisory, 27 Aug 2025: Front Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off front pipe but system still fully supported.

Advisory, 27 Aug 2025: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe in poor condition.

Advisory, 27 Aug 2025: Front Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off front pipe but system still fully supported.

Critical

Other

Major item, 15 Sept 2026: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)). The car passed a test on 26 Sept 2026.

Advisory, 26 Sept 2026: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 15 Sept 2026: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack. Recorded at 2 tests.

No recent issue

Suspension & steering, Exhaust & emissions, Lamps & visibility, Engine – oil

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

Suspension & steering: last recorded 17 Aug 2024 (major item), outside the two-year window. Exhaust & emissions: last recorded 19 Aug 2024 (advisory), outside the two-year window. Lamps & visibility: last recorded 26 Aug 2023 (item fixed during the test), outside the two-year window.

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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 attempts5 of 9 (56%)75.3% in 2025Lower than the group figure
Fails, first attempts4 of 920.1% of first testsLower than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)24.6% of first tests2 on this record
Mileage at its latest test (26 Sept 2026)95,148 miles43,395 (middle half 29,426–60,068)Above the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)2 of 943.2% 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.

Check before you buy — for this car

  1. On this carBrakes. major item, dangerous item, advisory recorded in the last two years (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, dangerous item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2022, 2023, 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 carStructure & corrosion. advisory recorded in the last two years (2023, 2025). Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion.
  4. On this carOther. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2021, 2026). Worth asking the seller about this item and having it looked at during an inspection.
  5. Nothing recentLamps & visibility. A top failure area for 2016 Vivas. Recorded on this car in 2023, nothing in the last two years. Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.
  6. Nothing recentSuspension & steering. A top failure area for 2016 Vivas. Recorded on this car in 2023, 2024, nothing in the last two years. 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, 2023, 2025, 2026
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively13.1%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2023
Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2023, 2024
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.0%this car: exhaust & emissions items recorded 2024
Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid5.6%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2023

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

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5 MOT history

Tests passed8 of 12
Tests failed4
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year8,063 mi
Pass rate67%
First mileage37,974 mi (as at 24 Aug 2019)
Last mileage95,148 mi (as at 26 Sep 2026)
Years on record7.1 yr
Colour at last MOTPurple

Test history

Pass 26 Sep 2026 95,148 mi Expiry 25 Sep 2027
  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (0.1 (b)) Advisory
Fail 15 Sep 2026 95,148 mi
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Major — failed
  • Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Major — failed
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (0.1 (b)) Advisory
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Major — failed
  • Dangerous Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Failed
  • Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Failed
Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,404 mi Expiry 27 Aug 2026
  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Front Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off front pipe but system still fully supported (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
Fail 27 Aug 2025 87,400 mi
  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe in poor condition (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Front Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded off front pipe but system still fully supported (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Major — failed
Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,449 mi Expiry 27 Aug 2025
  • Front exhaust bracket broken Advisory
Fail 17 Aug 2024 81,449 mi
  • Front exhaust bracket broken Advisory
  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
Pass 26 Aug 2023 73,946 mi Expiry 27 Aug 2024
  • Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Fail 26 Aug 2023 73,946 mi
  • Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Fixed during test
  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Fixed during test
  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,415 mi Expiry 27 Aug 2023
  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Advisory
Pass 28 Aug 2021 55,480 mi Expiry 27 Aug 2022
  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b)) Advisory
Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,971 mi Expiry 27 Aug 2021

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 24 Aug 2019 37,974 mi Expiry 23 Aug 2020

No advisories or defects recorded at this 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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