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SW18 TEY

2018 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,493 mi
Last recorded52,493 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro64,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 TEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 52,493 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at edges (5.2.3 (e))

emissions and chassis plate damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2026 52,493 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres at edges (5.2.3 (e))

emissions and chassis plate damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2025 48,879 miles

towbar socket tapped up and not wired

Nearside Front inner wing cover insecure

chassis and emissions plate damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2025 48,878 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing cover insecure

chassis and emissions plate damaged

towbar socket tapped up and not wired

Pass 28 Jun 2024 45,028 miles

chassis plate damaged

tow bar socket damaged but not wired

Fail 28 Jun 2024 45,024 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

chassis plate damaged

tow bar socket damaged but not wired

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2023 40,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,068 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 25,179 miles

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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SW18 TEY 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 66.7%.

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 SW18 TEY, 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 SW18 TEY registered?

SW18 TEY is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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