2018 Vauxhall Vivaro · 40,141 MOT tests
2018 Vauxhall Vivaro reliability
2018 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 Vivaro years (40,141 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- 28.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Vivaros: 43.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 62,844
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,141
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 53% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.8% of tests fail here (644% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.6%
- Lights and electrics8.7%
- Brakes5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
- Tyres5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Steering3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.19%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.97%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.7%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.7%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.69%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.66%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.69%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.1%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.45%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Vivaro year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro reliable?
2018 Vauxhall Vivaros fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 20 Vivaro years (40,141 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.19% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.97% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro shows 62,844 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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