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EX18 CEF

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,204 mi
Last recorded105,204 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX18 CEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 105,204 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 105,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 24 Jan 2025 94,615 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 94,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/ puncture in outer side wall 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer edges 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,012 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 84,995 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,875 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jun 2023 78,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,844 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2022 59,844 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 25 May 2021 41,757 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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EX18 CEF is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 EX18 CEF, 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 EX18 CEF registered?

EX18 CEF is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is EX18 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX18 CEF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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