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BU18 KZV

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,251 mi
Last recorded68,251 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 68,251 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Ad-blue system likely mapped off. At 0% fluid level.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fog lamp lens slightly damaged.

Pass 22 Jan 2025 48,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 44,545 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

N/S side door could not be checked due to security lock key not present

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

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

rear doors could not be checked due to security lock key not present

Pass 3 Mar 2023 39,821 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 32,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 25,507 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 25,507 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 KZV 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 KZV, 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 KZV registered?

BU18 KZV is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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