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NU18 ODE

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,483 mi
Last recorded131,483 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU18 ODE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 131,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 117,826 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 117,824 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 101,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,714 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Bottom right corner wearing through (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in Tyre outside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,893 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 61,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,670 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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NU18 ODE is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU18 ODE, 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 NU18 ODE registered?

NU18 ODE is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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