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SA18 FYZ

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,569 mi
Last recorded91,569 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 FYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 91,569 miles

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

n/s and o/s body is damaged

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

rear loading door upper latch is inoperative

Fail 26 Mar 2026 91,564 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s and o/s body is damaged

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

rear loading door upper latch is inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2025 85,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged

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

Offside Rear body trim not fully secured

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

rear loading doors upper catch not working but doors can still be opened and secured in the closed position using lower catch

Fail 2 Apr 2025 85,091 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill damaged

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

Offside Rear body trim not fully secured

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

rear loading doors upper catch not working but doors can still be opened and secured in the closed position using lower catch

Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,663 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 73,662 miles

Nearside 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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,277 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 63,276 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 52,204 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges and outer sidewall markings rubbed away (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge and outer sidewall markings rubbed away (5.2.3 (e))

bodywork damage to nearside rear of vehicle

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Fail 23 Mar 2022 52,204 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges and outer sidewall markings rubbed away (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge and outer sidewall markings rubbed away (5.2.3 (e))

bodywork damage to nearside rear of vehicle

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 22 Mar 2021 38,343 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 38,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Adblue warning light on

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

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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SA18 FYZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SA18 FYZ, 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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SA18 FYZ is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 March 2018.

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