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AK07 FHV

2007 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

132,733 mi
Last recorded132,733 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Vauxhall Vectra84,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 FHV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 132,733 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 132,732 miles

Emissions unable to be completed centre front exhaust blowing badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush de-laminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush de-laminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 130,306 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 130,304 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Universal cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Would advise change A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 126,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 126,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,521 miles

Offside Front inner door handle damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2023 122,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front inner door handle damaged

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,422 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 118,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,570 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 113,568 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 105,025 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 105,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 90,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 90,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,319 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 80,319 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,124 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 30 Mar 2016 76,123 miles

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

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

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

N/s/f brake caliper spring missing

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 28 Mar 2015 70,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,407 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 65,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 56,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,282 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 33,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 FHV is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 FHV, 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 FHV is a 2007 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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