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DVY 935K

1972 Vauxhall Viva

Yellow Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,317 mi
Last recorded66,317 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Viva49,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVY 935K
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 66,317 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 66,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 May 2017 65,462 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 65,457 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 65,161 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2015 64,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank filler pipe deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 63,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2012 63,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 62,339 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 60,253 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,966 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2006 58,930 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 58,306 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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DVY 935K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva in Yellow with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 49,318 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 54 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DVY 935K registered?

DVY 935K is a 1972 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 26 May 1972.

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