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BL16 OVC

2016 Vauxhall Viva

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,065 mi
Last recorded104,065 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Viva29,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 OVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 104,065 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 103,925 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 93,392 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 83,905 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sides front tyres worn out to balled on inner edges

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just met legal requirement 1.6ml (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 72,223 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 67,181 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 56,252 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 45,852 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier bolt and securing bracket missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear number plate lenses painted red

Fail 20 Mar 2020 45,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier bolt and securing bracket missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear number plate lenses painted red

Pass 6 Apr 2019 29,048 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 29,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid passengers (3.5 (a))

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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BL16 OVC is a 2016 Vauxhall Viva in Red 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 BL16 OVC registered?

BL16 OVC is a 2016 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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