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LR18 KTX

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,725 mi
Last recorded173,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR18 KTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 173,725 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 166,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 150,220 miles

whistling sound when engine under load

Fail 3 Jul 2024 148,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Behind the engine by manifold area and centre to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2024 134,042 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 133,487 miles

Fuel system component leaking Tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top suspension mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 115,391 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 113,921 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 99,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 82,014 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 66,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 55,388 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,736 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 39,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 34,420 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,657 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 13,472 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 54 miles

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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LR18 KTX is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR18 KTX, 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 LR18 KTX registered?

LR18 KTX is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 July 2018.

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