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A17 YKY

2004 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 3175cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,528 mi
Last recorded129,528 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra85,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 YKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,175cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2013 129,528 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 129,528 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 112,132 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad oil leak from under engine

Fail 15 Nov 2012 112,082 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad oil leak from under engine

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,316 miles

Advise INSP light on

Advise condition of rear number plate cracked

Advise misting of oil on back of engine

Advise movement felt in nearside front steering arm

Advise nearside front and rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Advise steering light on (working correctly)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,804 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering fault light intermittently on

traction control light on

Fail 9 Nov 2010 80,804 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering fault light intermittently on

traction control light on

Pass 21 Nov 2009 67,770 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 52,738 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,791 miles

condensation in nearside front fog lamp

oil leak on sump

Fail 21 Nov 2007 41,791 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condensation in nearside front fog lamp

oil leak on sump

Pass 3 Mar 2007 37,778 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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A17 YKY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 3,175cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 85,452 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 Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 YKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 YKY is a 2004 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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