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DY18 UMA

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,670 mi
Last recorded108,670 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY18 UMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 108,670 miles

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))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 108,670 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,890 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 94,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 74,742 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 74,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 48,754 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 48,720 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 29,020 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 28,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 23,694 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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DY18 UMA is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMA, 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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DY18 UMA is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 August 2018.

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