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AK55 CKF

2005 Vauxhall Vectra

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,380 mi
Last recorded117,380 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra85,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 117,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 116,192 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 114,856 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 114,179 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 114,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 110,874 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 110,874 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,888 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres are worn on inner edges, cracked and perished

internal obligatory mirror was insecure but removed it and exposed factory standard internal mirror that meets requirements

nsr tyre has irregular wear 215/50/17

osf tyre has damage to inner wall due to under inflation but not yet to cords or structure. nearly to secondary casing

osr tyre has uneven wear 215/50/17

Fail 21 Aug 2017 102,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres are worn on inner edges, cracked and perished

internal obligatory mirror was insecure but removed it and exposed factory standard internal mirror that meets requirements

nsr tyre has irregular wear 215/50/17

osf tyre has damage to inner wall due to under inflation but not yet to cords or structure. nearly to secondary casing

osr tyre has uneven wear 215/50/17

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,964 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 97,957 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 86,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front brake pipe is greased

nera side rear tyre is perished

Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front brake pipe is greased

nera side rear tyre is perished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge/cracking

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 5 Aug 2013 81,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge/cracking

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,928 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning light shown

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,388 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2011 68,388 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r brake lag-25% imbalance

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,294 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 51,545 miles

front tyre treads perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2008
Fail 28 Aug 2008 41,480 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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AK55 CKF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK55 CKF, 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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AK55 CKF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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