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AK05 MVF

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,511 mi
Last recorded105,511 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,511 miles

Free play o/s steering arm

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

Rear number plate faded

o/s front outer cv gaiter pin holed

Fail 3 Jan 2018 105,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Free play o/s steering arm

Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall damaged

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

Rear number plate faded

o/s front outer cv gaiter pin holed

Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,633 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall, but no ply or cords showing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 101,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front flex damaged

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall, but no ply or cords showing

Pass 5 May 2016 99,997 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

front exhaust flex worn

front exhaust hangers broken

slight play inner steering arms

Pass 6 May 2015 96,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flex worn

Fail 5 May 2015 96,265 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,622 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 93,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,030 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,489 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 73,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,606 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 62,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,952 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,638 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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AK05 MVF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 AK05 MVF, 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 MVF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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