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VYK 563M

1974 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,118 mi
Last recorded89,118 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1974 Vauxhall Viva49,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYK 563M
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 89,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 81,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 80,618 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 79,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 79,850 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 79,723 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,723 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavily undersealed

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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VYK 563M is a 1974 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1974 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 49,170 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 52 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VYK 563M registered?

VYK 563M is a 1974 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 5 March 1974.

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The MOT history for VYK 563M shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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