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SJ18 YFA

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,378 mi
Last recorded157,378 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 YFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 157,378 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 157,378 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 137,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2025 137,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 132,031 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2024 132,019 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 112,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,063 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 97,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front abs wire loose

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively abs wire loose (1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,949 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 75,949 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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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SJ18 YFA is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver 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 SJ18 YFA, 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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SJ18 YFA is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 March 2018.

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