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DY18 UJR

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,856 mi
Last recorded138,856 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY18 UJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 138,856 miles

Central Front OBVIOUS DPF TAMPER *** EVIDENCE PROVIDED FOR CUT AND CLEAN RETAINED

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,390 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE INSECURE

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE INSECURE

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 126,363 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested SERIOUSLY DEFECTIVE TYRE UNSAFE FOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE TESTS (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed OBVIOUS DPF TAMPER--CLEARLY CUT AND WELDED--EMITS SMOKE/VAPOUR (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. OBVIOUS CUT AND RE-WELD VISIBLE (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR HOUSING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury BUMPER PANEL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE INSECURE

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE INSECURE

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,884 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 115,881 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 115,594 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 111,523 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 111,511 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 84,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jun 2021 84,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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DY18 UJR is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 DY18 UJR, 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 DY18 UJR registered?

DY18 UJR is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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