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BU18 KYY

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,432 mi
Last recorded187,432 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 187,432 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 187,432 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in and will not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 155,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 117,879 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine under tray damaged and insecure

steering and/or suspension knock present, no faults found at time of test but further investigation required

Pass 16 Mar 2022 90,186 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 90,184 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached broken and hanging down (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield is bent and fouling on dpf

Pass 11 Mar 2021 58,528 miles

Nearside Rear 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 KYY is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KYY, 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.

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What year was BU18 KYY registered?

BU18 KYY is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is BU18 KYY safe to buy?

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