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MK18 VXM

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,118 mi
Last recorded188,118 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 VXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 188,118 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 187,987 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 167,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 167,906 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 167,906 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 138,613 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 138,613 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9-2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 101,879 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 101,879 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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MK18 VXM is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MK18 VXM, 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 MK18 VXM registered?

MK18 VXM is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is MK18 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK18 VXM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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