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BU18 UOW

2018 Vauxhall Viva

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,693 mi
Last recorded48,693 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Viva22,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 UOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 48,693 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 44,198 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 38,759 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 38,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 31,693 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 31,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 23,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 17,841 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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BU18 UOW is a 2018 Vauxhall Viva in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 22,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Viva typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 8 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU18 UOW registered?

BU18 UOW is a 2018 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is BU18 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 UOW 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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