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AK07 BZM

2007 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,859 mi
Last recorded267,859 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vectra84,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 BZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 267,859 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 267,858 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OS and NS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 266,918 miles

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

Reversing lights not working

Fail 19 Aug 2019 266,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward Tie Bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Reversing lights not working

Pass 5 Feb 2019 251,400 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 250,737 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 240,818 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 240,897 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 239,317 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 223,299 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 223,250 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush OS and NS front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush to hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 213,291 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 213,249 miles

Brake pedal spongy and excessive travel (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper outer hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper outer hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 211,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush has play and is near the limit of failure, consider replacement asap (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Approximately 20mm - close to MOT limit, consider repair/replacement of faulty parts (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 211,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Approximately 20mm - close to MOT limit, consider repair/replacement of faulty parts (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 197,775 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 197,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 185,715 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 236,053 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported fouling support bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure possible snapped hub (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted drop link fouling upper suspension arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer, joint is heavily worn and may have impacted the vehicle hub (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,057 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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AK07 BZM is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AK07 BZM, 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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AK07 BZM is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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