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FJ18 YMS

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,218 mi
Last recorded77,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ18 YMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 77,218 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 77,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,758 miles

Rear loading doors do not open

Fail 24 Mar 2025 76,757 miles

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

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

AD Blue level low warning message displayed

Brake pedal anti-slip provision split

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface on rear step (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear loading doors do not open

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Apr 2024 69,097 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2024 69,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicle service malfunction lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,125 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 56,125 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,802 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 46,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure bumper insecure at n/s/f (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing n/s/r reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f tyre cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively both front abs wiring on bottom arms insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak at n/s/f shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 33,972 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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FJ18 YMS 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 54.5%.

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 FJ18 YMS, 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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FJ18 YMS is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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