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FA18 OWZ

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,858 mi
Last recorded53,858 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 OWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 53,858 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 53,858 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2024 52,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 52,251 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 36,209 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 36,207 miles

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 30,072 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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FA18 OWZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FA18 OWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA18 OWZ registered?

FA18 OWZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is FA18 OWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 OWZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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