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Vauxhall Viva

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L23 BUDMOT history

L23 BUD is a black petrol Vauxhall Viva first used on 12 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 59,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L23 BUD black Vauxhall Viva – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,526 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Viva
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BUD was last recorded at 59,526 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 10,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,902 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,624 miles
Average per year
6,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,526 miles
  • 2025 – 48,902 miles
  • 2024 – 35,674 miles
  • 2023 – 25,522 miles
  • 2022 – 19,631 miles
  • 2021 – 12,140 miles
  • 2020 – 9,479 miles
  • 2019 – 8,725 miles
  • 2018 – 8,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,526 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 31 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    153392619456
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail59,524 miles (+10,622)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    614784368049
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass48,902 miles (+13,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,902 miles
    Test number
    435051564371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass35,674 miles (+10,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    35,674 miles
    Test number
    265463602567
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass25,522 miles (+5,891)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    25,522 miles
    Test number
    607433721928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,631 miles (+7,491)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    19,631 miles
    Test number
    790566971237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    12,140 miles
    Test number
    359588811488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail12,139 miles (+2,660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,139 miles
    Test number
    984485025236
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass9,479 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    9,479 miles
    Test number
    938775001945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,725 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    8,725 miles
    Test number
    279136062408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    8,222 miles
    Test number
    252917545055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BUD

Does L23 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BUD is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BUD?
The MOT on L23 BUD is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BUD done?
L23 BUD was recorded at 59,526 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,612 miles a year.
Has L23 BUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BUD has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 BUD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L23 BUD find?
L23 BUD passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust bracket broken; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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