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BF16 RXL

2016 Vauxhall Viva

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,389 mi
Last recorded103,389 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Viva29,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 RXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 103,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2025 103,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and bushes worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 82,703 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 63,444 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 48,153 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust hanger bracket broken off just after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 35,963 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 26,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 15,997 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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BF16 RXL is a 2016 Vauxhall Viva in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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BF16 RXL is a 2016 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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