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A23 KJP

2012 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests40 (28 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,527 mi
Last recorded138,527 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 KJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

28 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 138,527 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 138,507 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 144,563 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 132,505 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 130,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 128,679 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 128,638 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 114,427 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 126,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,030 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear tow bar slightly obstructing plate

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 114,959 miles

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 114,959 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,037 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,003 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative Different spring fitted (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,909 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 99,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,652 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 94,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,854 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 86,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 89,173 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 82,985 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,240 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,167 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,327 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 72,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,623 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 60,623 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 52,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 82,504 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,978 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Sep 2015 41,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Feb 2015 44,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,269 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,688 miles

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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A23 KJP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A23 KJP, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A23 KJP is a 2012 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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