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AJ57 KVU

2007 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,222 mi
Last recorded110,222 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vectra84,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 KVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 110,222 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 110,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 108,009 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 106,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 105,038 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow, center box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stone chipped RHS does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 105,035 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow, center box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stone chipped RHS does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,656 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear seat cover fitted, obviously not used

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 102,656 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear seat cover fitted, obviously not used

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,946 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 98,945 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 95,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55r16 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 86,064 miles

Front both seat belts very slow to return

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 86,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 brackets broken (7.1.1)

Front both seat belts very slow to return

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,550 miles

Middle seat belt not checked - seat covers fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,392 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,007 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 56,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,035 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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AJ57 KVU is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 84,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ57 KVU, 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 19 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ57 KVU registered?

AJ57 KVU is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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