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AY16 XYV

2016 Vauxhall Viva

Purple Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,601 mi
Last recorded79,601 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Viva29,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 79,601 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

TPMS light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,727 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 71,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 63,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 63,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,892 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,876 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 41,876 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 25,958 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Viva?

Based on 305,239 MOT tests across 39,920 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
3,975
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
39,920
On UK Roads
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AY16 XYV is a 2016 Vauxhall Viva in Purple with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 29,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Viva typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY16 XYV registered?

AY16 XYV is a 2016 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 13 March 2016.

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