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SM18 NPY

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,167 mi
Last recorded86,167 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 NPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 86,167 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 86,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 78,454 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 78,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Center stop light inoperative

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 69,528 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

chassis plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 17 Jun 2024 69,528 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

chassis plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 59,705 miles

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

Offside Front door B post chassis plate deteriorated.

Fail 2 Jun 2023 59,705 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front door B post chassis plate deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 47,804 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,641 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 37,641 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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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SM18 NPY 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 SM18 NPY, 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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SM18 NPY is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 June 2018.

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