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KU18 SYP

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,315 mi
Last recorded157,315 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 SYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 157,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 154,650 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 154,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 149,619 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 149,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 142,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 142,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 120,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 120,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 103,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C 107/1`05T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C 107/105T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16C 107/105T (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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KU18 SYP is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KU18 SYP, 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 KU18 SYP registered?

KU18 SYP is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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