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AK53 KKO

2003 Vauxhall Vectra

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,464 mi
Last recorded128,464 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vectra83,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 KKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 128,464 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Fail 16 Apr 2010 113,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 113,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 110,053 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front both airbags set off

front both and rear both brake discs have corrsion

front chassis has damage

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2009 110,053 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front both airbags set off

front both and rear both brake discs have corrsion

front chassis has damage

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2008 92,298 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2007 92,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 92,229 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 116,357 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 116,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,754 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 86,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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AK53 KKO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 83,864 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 AK53 KKO, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK53 KKO is a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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