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VU18 BZT

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,131 mi
Last recorded208,131 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 208,131 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 208,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024 179,477 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 146,332 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,709 miles

Central Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 145,709 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd row seat belt slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Adrift of securing points (1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged centre seat belt slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 129,628 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd row seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd row seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on 2nd row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring adrift from bottom arm (1.6 (d))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 105,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure OSR 1\4 bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on 2nd row seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Wiring adrift from bottom arm (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit surround broken leaving sharp edges

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 BZT is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BZT, 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 BZT registered?

VU18 BZT is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2018.

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