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LK18 YLF

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

350,844 mi
Last recorded350,844 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK18 YLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 350,844 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2026 336,424 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 336,283 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 321,130 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 320,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 300,909 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 300,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 278,798 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 250,767 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 250,767 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 211,986 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 193,121 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 192,994 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 166,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 166,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 139,173 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2021 116,412 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 116,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 108,506 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 94,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,746 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,443 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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LK18 YLF is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LK18 YLF, 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 LK18 YLF registered?

LK18 YLF is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 26 July 2018.

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