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SA18 FZL

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,294 mi
Last recorded113,294 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 FZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 113,294 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 113,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 27 Mar 2025 99,897 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 99,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,424 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 86,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,828 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 72,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Electrical wiring insecure both front abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,024 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 58,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 44,124 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 44,124 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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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SA18 FZL is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in White 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 FZL, 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 SA18 FZL registered?

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

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