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AK05 KHA

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,914 mi
Last recorded101,914 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 101,914 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Support bracket broken away from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim dim.

Offside Front Headlamp aim dim .

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken . (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame corroded, and all fixings . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 100,851 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 100,851 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,817 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,737 miles

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

body sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,712 miles

Both front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit 215/50/17

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link arm top dust cover in a poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2021 95,712 miles

Both front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit 215/50/17

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link arm top dust cover in a poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,341 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 93,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 89,226 miles

sill covers x engine fitted / front discs corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,308 miles

sill covers fitted / corrosion on o/s/f x both rear flexi hoses / mainline brake pipes corroding /

slight blow on V part of exhaust

Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,654 miles

slight blow on V of exhaust / 2 x mounts need welding / sill covers fitted / rear flexi hoses corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,658 miles

MIDDLE EXHAUST MOUNT NEEDS WELDING

Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,120 miles

O/S/F TYRECUTTING OUT BAD ON INNER EDGE / TRACKING

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRECUTTING OUT BAD ON INNER EDGE / TRACKING

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R TYRE 2.8MM / O/S/R TYRE 3MM /

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,889 miles

rear metal brake pipes behind fuel tank and suspention units

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,956 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,726 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,100 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 30,097 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,961 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 22,961 miles

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

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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AK05 KHA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 85,420 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 AK05 KHA, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK05 KHA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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