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AJ51 KUV

2002 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,406 mi
Last recorded126,406 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Vectra82,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 KUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,406 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 126,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,467 miles

Near side front floor damaged

Near side front tyre worn on both edges

Near side rear floor damaged

Off side front floor damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2015 119,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Near side front floor damaged

Near side front tyre worn on both edges

Near side rear floor damaged

Off side front floor damaged

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2015 119,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 108,064 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 99,720 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in osr/nsr top and bottom arm bushes

Fail 19 Aug 2013 99,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in osr/nsr top and bottom arm bushes

Pass 25 May 2012 100,028 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 25 May 2012 100,028 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 May 2011 92,603 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front window off runners

very slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 5 May 2010 78,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front window off runners

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,755 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,322 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,487 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 44,946 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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AJ51 KUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 82,437 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 AJ51 KUV, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 KUV is a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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