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BU18 URX

2018 Vauxhall Viva

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,018 mi
Last recorded36,018 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Viva22,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 URX
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 36,018 miles

Front Bumper damaged , unlikely to become detached

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp misaligned. Unlikely to dazzle other road users . Unlikely to become detached .

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area , unable to fully inspected due to sill cover . (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,099 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS warning lamp on, indicating tyre pressures are low

Fail 26 Mar 2025 34,099 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS warning lamp on, indicating tyre pressures are low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 28,403 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s unable to fully assess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 24,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 21,560 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 21,560 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 13,787 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 URX is a 2018 Vauxhall Viva in Red 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.

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What year was BU18 URX registered?

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

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