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VU18 BZS

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,252 mi
Last recorded138,252 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 BZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 138,252 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 138,240 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure under panel damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 135,532 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 135,297 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 127,668 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 115,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 106,870 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,863 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 87,236 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 87,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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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VU18 BZS is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VU18 BZS, 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 VU18 BZS registered?

VU18 BZS is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is VU18 BZS safe to buy?

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