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BU18 KFV

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,117 mi
Last recorded86,117 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 KFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,869 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 83,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 81,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,586 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 62,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating a fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 39,917 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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BU18 KFV is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 64,306 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU18 KFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 8 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU18 KFV registered?

BU18 KFV is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is BU18 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 KFV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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